Brake Drum Removal

[Enigma]

Does anyone have any bright ideas on how I can remove the rear drums on a semi-floater?
The adjusters are not visible, and I'm not sure if they are even there.
I'm assuming the drum wont come off due to the ridge that has probably formed on the shoes. The retaining screw has been removed, but they won't budge.

 

[John Smith]

Spray some Kroil or PB Blaster where the axle flange meets the drum then beat the drum off with a BFH. The adjusters will be visable if you remove the rubber plug from the rear of the backing plate.

 

[Enigma]

The adjusters will be visable if you remove the rubber plug from the rear of the backing plate.

I did, they ain't there.

 

[Poser]

B F H works EVERY TIME.

 

[Enigma]

Alright then, no more love taps.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Alright then, no more love taps.

It's one of those tough love things. Let the drum know who's boss.

 

[F-junker]

B F H works EVERY TIME.

X2 don't be afraid to wack the crap out of it. A little heat might help too.

 

[inkpot]

I did, they ain't there.

Howdy! Sounds like the P.O. installed the wheel cylinders upsidedown. Cut off the little shoe retainer clips that have a small nail head on the inboard side of the brake flange. Then soak, hammer, and pry till they come off. John

 

[yuurei]

Drum Removal

I was able to get a long thin screwdriver into the openings in the backing plate (past the cylinders) and pound on the inside face of the drum.

It took a couple of good hits alternating between the top and bottom, but it worked the drum off when nothing else worked (including the BFH).

Good Luck!

 

[79fj40moneypit]

Unbolt the wheel cylinders tap them in it will loosen up the shoes the drum will come off alot easier.

 

[Enigma]

Thats a pretty damn good idea, thanks. 2 rigs with brake issues is a PITA!

 

[40's rock]

I found success with a pair of B F S (screwdrivers) attack 180 degrees from each other and work around the drum against the backing plate. PB blaster helps too.