Brake Drum Hell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

S

steve3320

· Registered

Joined Dec 30, 2006

·

38 Posts

Discussion starter · #1 · Mar 10, 2008

Only show this user

I can't get them off ---- I bought the truck with 100k on the clock, it now has 140k and as far as I can tell the drums/shoes have never been serviced ( there were still the little crush washers on the lugstuds holding the drums on just like from the factory). I have screwed the adjuster in all the way (yes, the correct way) and still the drum won't come off --- I'm fairly sure it is rust-welded to the axle --- I have heated it, beaten on it, called it a mother*&(&^ and it still refuses to budge. I started looking at the die grinder and decided it was time to quit for the day before I tore something up. Any ideas?

 

U

ucimaplaya2

· Registered

Joined Apr 29, 2006

·

3,047 Posts

#2 · Mar 10, 2008

Only show this user

spray around the lugs, the hub, and the inside edge of the drum with PB blaster. Then after allowing it to sit and penetrate. Wack the drum in between the lugs until it comes loose. Its going to take a while and you will probably keep calling it names but that oil will free it up.

 

Dakudaman

· Big mouth heavy foot

Joined Jan 27, 2005

·

2,787 Posts

#3 · Mar 10, 2008

Only show this user

Then go kick the dog, shoot the cat, cuss out the wife, get drunk and piss on yourself and it should be all good! J/K penitrant oil and a BFH! Good luck!

 

S

steve3320

· Registered

Joined Dec 30, 2006

·

38 Posts

Discussion starter · #4 · Mar 10, 2008

Only show this user

thanks guys --- I was just making sure there wasn't some double-secret dodge retainer clip I didn't know about!! I'll try it again next weekend.


Dakudaman -- I have seen your replies before, and keep forgetting to say that is a great looking truck

 

G

Guest

·

#5 · Mar 10, 2008

I know this is kind of stating the obvious, but do you have the emergency brakes on?

 

SHiVMan R/T

· Archive Digger

Joined Jan 5, 2008

·

456 Posts

#6 · Mar 10, 2008 (Edited)

Only show this user

bwdakrt said:

I know this is kind of stating the obvious, but do you have the emergency brakes on?

Click to expand...

ROFL.. my first thought too.. I did that in auto shop once, always check it now... >.< But seriously, I had to whack mine pretty good to get them loose: 15# sledge right into the middle 5 times. Mine still had all the OEM stuff too. So I imagine yours will be a bit tougher. After going through it, I am currently looking for a disc conversion kit.. Good Luck.

 

Dakudaman

· Big mouth heavy foot

Joined Jan 27, 2005

·

2,787 Posts

#7 · Mar 11, 2008

Only show this user

steve3320 said:

thanks guys --- I was just making sure there wasn't some double-secret dodge retainer clip I didn't know about!! I'll try it again next weekend.


Dakudaman -- I have seen your replies before, and keep forgetting to say that is a great looking truck

Click to expand...

Thanks for the compliment!

 

S

steve3320

· Registered

Joined Dec 30, 2006

·

38 Posts

Discussion starter · #8 · Mar 11, 2008

Only show this user

no e-brake on; only had a 4lb sledge -- sounds like I am going to have to step up! I'll takes the wheels off next saturday and coat everything in PB Blaster and off to the hardware store for a BFH:mullet:

 

mopar31898

· Registered

Joined Apr 18, 2007

·

370 Posts

#9 · Mar 11, 2008

Only show this user

You might also have a lip around the inside that has built up over 150k miles. You might also try wedging a screw driver between the drum an the backing plate very carefully. Don't pry on it, just use the width of the shaft to get a little separation. Be care not to bend the backing plate. Just a suggestion.