Rear Brake Drum Removal ???

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Plushy
Hi Keith ,
yes i do meant the two adjusters at the top.
I can get the drum to rotate using a bar between the wheel studs but it takes a bit of effort , i will try levering it from the back and see if that helps , last resort will be breaking out the plasma cutter but i hope to avoid that .

Thanks for the help

James..
Try heating the drum up with the oxy/actylene using a spreader flame before you demolish it...the heat may expand the drum enough to get it over the wear rings in the drum edges..once you get it hot enough,get a prybar on either side of the drum and get the tension on it and then use a air impact hammer on the drum ...with the heat ...vibration..and pry tension on the drum it should come of in salvageable condition.....six more asbestos hands would also be invaluable...good luck..