Re: Rusted Rear Brake Drum

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After allowing the PB Blaster to soak in overnight, take a large hammer and strike the drum squarely several times to break it loose from the hub. Usually the rust buildup where the drum fits the hub is what holds it tight. 

Jeff Reeves
Auburn GA
79 Spirit GT
72 Javelin SST
69 Ambassador DPL


On January 2, 2005 Todd Tomason wrote:

> The rear brake drum seems to be rusted solid on my son's 78 Matador.  Any tips
> for breaking this loose?  I seem to remember this being discussed before, but
> I couldn't find anything when I tried to search for it.
> 
> So far I have backed off the brake shoes, and the drum seems to rotate freely.
> However, when I try to pull it off of the hub there is no movement at all.  I
> verified that the three small screws have already been removed.  I sprayed it
> with some PB Blaster and am letting it soak overnight.  I was going to check
> at the local parts stores to see if I could borrow/rent a drum puller.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Todd
> 
> 
> .


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