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Dylans Clubby
 Post subject: Front brake drum removal
PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:53 pm 
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Hi all, it’s been a while! Getting back in to this game, it feels good!

I’ve got to pull my front brakes apart and possibly rebuild. First snag (of course) is getting the drum off! I’ve backed the adjuster cams off (forgot how much of a pain that top one is!) and removed the screws. Are there any special mini tricks I’ve forgotten or is it a job for the BFH?

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:03 pm 
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Tap GENTLY outwards around the outer corner with a BFH. :wink:
A bit of WD-40 around the inside helps too.

Provided that the drum turns! I once had to angle grind a pair off a Moke that were frozen solid for 30? years.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:53 pm 
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Thanks Doc! Drum turns well, so BFH it is!

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:14 pm 
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The brake shoes may have worn a step into the drum which is stopping the drum sliding off? maybe if you can pull in the pads from the back?

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:43 pm 
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Hey fuzzy, possibly! I’ve backed them off, and the drum isn’t budging at all, if a step had been worn in would it have a little play?

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:03 pm 
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I'd guess so, no play may mean it's stuck on the studs so you might concentrate on them.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:33 pm 
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put the wheel nuts back on and give them a hit - not too hard but more than a gentle tap

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In the past, I have used a puller...but its likely to be the studs, get some WD40 in there to soak...

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:41 pm 
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Thanks all you lot! I’ll be giving it a go on the weekend!

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:07 am 
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Welcome back Dyl. I see you've given the car a new name to go with the new owner.

Have fun!!

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:49 pm 
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Oscar wrote:
Welcome back Dyl. I see you've given the car a new name to go with the new owner.

Have fun!!


Cheers mate! Keen for a garage night or dinner soon!

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