Rear drum brake removal

[Mule]

HI Can anyone tell me a easy way to remove the rear brake drums I can't get them off, running out of things to try thanks

 

[Punkineater]

3rd Gen's have rear disc's not drums. That could be your problem

 

[Russknh]

If you really have drum brakes remove the tires and bolt the rear brake drums on with a couple of lug nuts left loose, put the vehicle in gear and raise the rear wheel speed to about 20 mph and step on the brakes several times --this should loosen the drums

 

[Hercules130]

are you talking about the parking brake drum in the rotor?

 

[HOBrian]

This may sound stupid but if you put the e-brake on when you lifted the truck and did not release it that might be your problem.

 

[Buzzer]

On my 97 I had to tap around the perimiter of the drum with a hammer. Might need moderate force but don't worry you won't break them. The purpose is to break the ring of rust between the drum and hub. Once the rust begins to break up the drum will come right off.

 

[Mule]

Sorry guys I was in the wrong generation I have a 2000 but thanks for the help

 

[Scrappy]

Do what buzzer said. if the drum is worn real bad, you might have the back the brake adjuster off to get the lip on the drums to slide over the brake pads.

 

[rbattelle]

I have a 14 lb sledge specifically for the purpose of removing stubborn brake discs/drums.



-Ryan

 

[nickleinonen]

I have a 14 lb sledge specifically for the purpose of removing stubborn brake discs/drums.



-Ryan

and if that doesn't work, and you have new drums, a smoke wrench WILL remove the old brake drums :-laf

 

[T-Bone]

The trick on the drums is to put the rear end on jack stands, remove the wheels and put one lug nut back on loosely, start the truck, put it in gear then slam on the brakes in forward and reverse.

Gets them off every time.



T-Bone

 

[klenger]

I wonder how long this post will contine, given that the original poster probably isn't even watching it anymore.

 

[Johnny5]

rbattelle... you are right about the sledge. This w/e I spent almost 8 hours working on the rears... the one had built up such a built up rust ring I had to beat one of them off even with the adjuster backed all the way down...

 

[crobertson1]

I wonder how long this post will contine, given that the original poster probably isn't even watching it anymore.

LOL. You're always good for a laugh.

 

[MacHaggis]

I've got one a couple of those split-head hammers, with the replaceable/interchangable faces. The 5 or 6 pounder I keep rawhide on on end and brass on the other. The 8# is rawhide and yellow nylon. The heavier one is great for knocking off aluminum rims that bonded to steel over the winter, and other heavy knocking chores.



The hammer rule -- Hit with progressively bigger hammers until something breaks. Then bafk down one size. l

 

[Cattletrkr]

I'll make sure I tell my dealer that toworrow when they replace my axle joints. :-laf :-laf :-laf

 

[Mule]

Thanks for the ideas, I think I'll try leaving the drum loose and hit the brakes before I get out that progressive hammer theory