Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) removing rear brake drums

[jkh]

Any tips on getting drums off that are rusted onto the axle housing. I sprayed it with liquid wrench and have been beating around the outside of it. Is there any other way. Thanks.

 

[illflem]

Jack the rear end up, put it on blocks or jackstands, remove wheels, replace a couple of lug nuts loosely on each side, start then slam on the brakes in forward and reverse. Gets them every time, in fact if you don't replace a couple of lug nuts you may be chasing a drum down the street...

 

[Missouri Mule]

I will have to put that one in my file illflem.

 

[jkh]

It works! I posted the same question on "Truck 911"(posted both places to make sure someone saw it,I was right in the middle of the brake job and wanted to get it done), and Joe G. replyed with the same solution. I tried hitting it a few more times before this trick and that still didn't work. I'll definetly have to remember this trick. God, I love the TDR!!!!!!!!

 

[DavidGardner]

When in doubt.

Contact illflem. He knows everything. If he don"t know it he knows where to find the answere.

 

[Ben Rumson]

SWEET !

I've had the same question/issue with rear drums as well... next time I'll know better.



I'm gunna file this one in the "WISDOM learned from those who KNOW" pile.



Thanks Bill!