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Old 09-02-2002, 07:21 AM
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dose any one out there know an easy way to get
frozeup brake drums off? my parts car has been
sitting for about 6or7 years. wheel won't evan
turn.
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Old 09-02-2002, 07:42 AM
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Needs list:
Beer
Band aids
Ear plugs
WD-40 or equvilent
hammer
Big hammer
A seriuos MF hamma
Pry bar selection
start by soaking and having a beer. Tap all around continuously. As frustration sets in, step up to larger hammer.
Ooops, ice chest fullof ice and water. Just in case you hit and don't break the skin
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I'll second that, soak it well have a beer gently tap on outer rim of drum as it faces you that should free it up. If not get a big mother lump hammer & smack seven bales of ***** out of it!
go the lighter route first it would be best done with no damage, but brute force is the only real answer i'm afraid. good luck.
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guys, guys, 1 easy step.....sawzall....if that don't work air chisel
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Just checkin in with ya. Get em off? Did you back off the shoes by turning the adjuster wheel?
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this is such a fun job!!!! ok as above make sure you back off the adjusters,then use a penetrating oil to spray the face of the drum at the studs to try and loosen them a little.
let it sit for a while(have a few frosties)
then take a hammer and firmly tap all around the edge of the drum. make sure you do it evenly or it will jam go slow and good luck
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