I need help

[215what]

I got this 78 camaro and the rear drums are locked I relese the E-brake
and nothing happens. What can I do to get these drums unlocked?

 

[gt90stang]

I'd try an Oxy-acetylene torch with a rosebud tip. Try to evenly heat the outer circumference then tap with a hammer gently to get them to break loose.

Good Luck, Don

 

[Michael Yount]

I agree with Don's suggestion; however a more permanent solution would be to just torch the whole car.

 

[lxwants12's]

i agree with mike on this one....torch to the camaro would do it justice

 

[Michael Yount]

If you can do it, sometimes with the e-brake released, rocking the car back and forth front to rear (easy to do with an automatic; tougher with a manual) will cause the shoes to let go. Once you free them up, pull the drums and take a look to see what the problem is.

 

[rd]

Pull the little rubber plugs in the backing plates and back off the adjusters, if you have not done that yet. This should allow the shoes to retract. Then take a bfh and tap on one side while pulling opposite with your hand, going around the drum. If it rusted on the lugs or at the center, WD40 it, and tap a lot.

Worst case, you can cut the drums off with a torch, and just buy new ones.