2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission brake drum stuck

[rbshowpig]

i am having trouble get the brake drum off. The park brake is released and i loosed the shoe up and it still will not come off. i also tryed penetrating oil around the drum to the axle.

 

[trqmnstr]

I had the same problem on a Dakota once. The shoes were so worn that they grooved the drum which makes it hard to remove. It is a pain but it will eventually come off. It did for me anyways.

 

[Stamey]

EZ solution here. Jack entire rear and support with jackstands as necessary. Put a couple of lug nuts back on then put her in gear and get the drum turning, 20-30 mph. Hit the brake and it should break it loose. If not, do it again. The lug nuts are to keep the drum from rolling across the shop.



Chris

 

[pgleavitt]

I did just as Stamey suggested, Put it in reverse is what I did and they just about fell off. Mind you this was on a 3500 dually that had been on for 117K. You may have to put the E brake on to take up some of the adjustment you backed out of it. Thanks again TDR for this tip. :-laf

 

[I-6DZL]

is the drum loose from the axle flange ? will the drum rock back and forth with pressure ?



If not use penetrating oil around lug studs and hit with sledge hammer at the thickest edge up by the inside of the rim. (with wheel off)



Curtis

 

[Jeff H]

Wonder if antisieze could help prevent that drum from sticking so darn hard?

 

[Stamey]

Wonder if antisieze could help prevent that drum from sticking so darn hard?

I would say, certainly. You know the manufacturer would never do that though. I always do when I remove a stuck drum.



Chris