slick68 said:ive have previously removed the front hub ,but can not remove the rears. Are they different then the front? there isnt even a grease cap, i would appreciate any help.
slick68 said:im attemting to put new brakes shoes on, so i need to take off the rear drum. And it refuses to budge
slick68 said:ive have previously removed the front hub ,but can not remove the rears. Are they different then the front? there isnt even a grease cap, i would appreciate any help.
Edbert said:I classic case of why everyone here who ever turns a wrench needs the FORD service manual. You can get new reprints of them for abou $20, a little more than a Haynes or Chiltons but worth every penny.
slick68 said:ok these brakes have not been touched in prolly 10 years they are covered in rust and crud, so its hard to see much. where is this star adjuster? Is it on the front or rear of the drum?
I got an original one for $15, of course that was in the '80s.SuperDave said:Hey! Is there an echo in here?See Timeless Wisdom #7. Actually, the reprints are more expensive than that. See your vendor catalogs.
Pbford said:Get a can of PB BLASTER (it WORKS) and spray on lugs and hub area first. This will help break lose any rust that may be in the area. Look on the bottom of the backing plate (under the axle housing) and you will see a small oval slot that SHOULD have a rubber plug in it. Pull the plug and then adjust the star wheel until you can turn the wheel by hand then see if the drum will come off. Repeat until drum slides off. You might also want to tap (Not beat on) the face of the drum with a deadblow hammer in the hub area to help loosen rust that might be between the drum and axle.
Sounds like you might have some badly worn drums with a ridge that is keeping the drums from coming off.
Make SURE you replace the rubber plug in the backing plate when you are done with the brake job.
Sorry if this sounds condescending but you wouldn't believe what I've seen folks do to the drum and backing plate trying to remove drums.
Hope this helps.
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your right about the brakes, they have been used to the point where there is no pad left at all. Im sure the shoes have dug into the the drum, when i hit the brakes a loud metal on metal sound starts. THANKS for all the good tips guys, im gonna guy try this again
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