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1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal
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Kenster
Posted 2022-06-25 5:28 PM (#622377)
Subject: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Any suggestions how to get the rear brake drum off? Looks like a sheer pin was jammed in the red circle area and there is no way to get it out. The area around the axle looks like a seal. Puller not working.



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Shep
Posted 2022-06-25 6:24 PM (#622378 - in reply to #622377)
Subject: Re: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal



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Location: Chestertown, NY ( near Lake George)		That axle end looks crushed, did you leave the nut on at the end of the threads to protect them? Try heat on the area around the outer end of the drum while the puller is tight, hit the end of the puller bolt with a baby sledge.
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ronbo97
Posted 2022-06-25 7:21 PM (#622379 - in reply to #622377)
Subject: RE: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Kenster - 2022-06-25 5:28 PM Any suggestions how to get the rear brake drum off? Looks like a sheer pin was jammed in the red circle area and there is no way to get it out. The area around the axle looks like a seal. Puller not working.

Are you using a tapered axle puller ? That's the only way to get the rear drums off. Here's what one looks like:





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geoffs60
Posted 2022-06-25 8:05 PM (#622380 - in reply to #622379)
Subject: RE: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Location: christchurch New Zealand		Good luck if its a chinese puller, old USA made the best, avoid hitting the end of the bolt, you run the risk of splitting the carbon steel sliding block in the diff carrier. either use some heat and leave it for a while , i find just firmly hitting the end of the cross bar quite often releases the drum with the jarring it puts thru the puller. either way they can be tedious and time consuming, but they do come off.. Patience..
Geoff
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Kenster
Posted 2022-06-26 11:14 AM (#622396 - in reply to #622378)
Subject: Re: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Thanks for the suggestions. Plan to reverse the axle nut to protect the threads and use some heat and hit the end of the puller bolt.
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Kenster
Posted 2022-06-26 11:15 AM (#622397 - in reply to #622379)
Subject: RE: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Yes - thank you.
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Kenster
Posted 2022-06-26 11:22 AM (#622398 - in reply to #622380)
Subject: RE: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Thank you! Puller made in Tiawan. Great suggestions will give them a try, especially the cross bar.
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finsruskw
Posted 2022-06-26 12:27 PM (#622399 - in reply to #622377)
Subject: Re: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Location: Eastern Iowa		Looks like a new axle is in order here now after that abuse.
You didn't beat the crap outta that, did you??

The area you have in red is the drum keyway w/the key stock and has nothing to do with the cotter pin.
The seal is in the brake back plate.

Best to consult the FSM for doing this kinda stuff if you are un-informed.
Will save you a lot of grief in the future.

Good luck!

Edited by finsruskw 2022-06-26 12:37 PM
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Kenster
Posted 2022-06-26 12:54 PM (#622400 - in reply to #622399)
Subject: Re: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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Just acquired the car. Not sure what was done by the previous owner / mechanics.

Some greasy dirt on the axle is making it look beat up. Threads are in fairly good shape.

Thanks for your reply!

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ronbo97
Posted 2022-06-26 4:48 PM (#622404 - in reply to #622400)
Subject: Re: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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No Heat. Do NOT hit the end of the bolt directly. Hit the cross piece end while holding and pulling the other end in a clockwise direction.

Ron

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Kenster
Posted 2022-06-26 5:08 PM (#622405 - in reply to #622377)
Subject: Re: 1962 Chrysler Brake Drum Removal


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SUCCESS!!! Very much appreciated to all. Was originally my grandpa’s car who bought new.

Secret was patience, torquing up a bit, leaving for an hour twice. Sound when it popped made the weekend!



Edited by Kenster 2022-06-26 6:33 PM




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