Re: IML: 1961 chrysler imperial brake drum

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

The drum will come off.

If you are breaking tools, then you probably don't have the heaviest 
heavy duty puller. Even with the strongest tool, this is a challenging 
job. They were never meant to come off easily. Be sure that you don't 
lose your patience. Mushroomed axle ends, and fender damage from hammer 
hitting are signs of impatient work.

USE THE AXLE NUT AS A SAFETY! The drum can pop off and injure or kill 
you.

I have seven cars built this way making up a total of 14 drums that I 
have removed, some more then once or even twice. Keep trying. It will 
come off.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: a1web@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 4:27 PM
Subject: IML: 1961 chrysler imperial brake drum

I wrote about a month ago asking how to get off a stuck rear brake 
drum. I was given allot of advise . Ive been very carefull to follow 
everyones ideas on how to get the drum off. First let me say that this 
car is in excellent condition and is garaged and driven all the time. 
It shows no rust or ware of anykind. Ive been trying for a month to get 
this drum to brake loose and so far nothing. Ive soaked it in tran 
fluid, I back off the nut a half inch and put the wheel back on and 
drove the heck out of it slamming on the brakes even doing burn outs 
and 180  degree spin outs . still nothing. Ive try banging on it while 
useing a impact wrench . Ive got the best puller money can buy what is 
left to do. What in heck is keeping this drum on . I am at the end of 
my wits. I am either going to sell the car that I have restored for the 
past 20 years or check myself into a mental hospital any final advise 
on this ??


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