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ScottH

02-19-2026 07:13 PM

Need help getting brake drum off

Recently starting work on a 60 Apache I recently picked up. Started on the brakes, has been sitting for a while so the drums were stubborn coming off. Managed to back off the adjuster on 3 & got the drums off with some persuasion. The drivers front is a different story. Unfortunately no matter what I do the adjuster will not move. The drum rotates so it is not stuck to the shoes. The others all had a ridge on the edge of the drum so thinking this is having the same issue.

Can anyone offer suggestions on how to get the drum off with a frozen adjuster? Any help would b greatly appreciated.

TIA

SS317

02-19-2026 07:39 PM

Re: Need help getting brake drum off

I've had to heat them with a torch and use a big hammer.

forestb

02-20-2026 04:46 PM

Re: Need help getting brake drum off

I have seen people hit the face with a ball ping hammer

1restorick

02-20-2026 07:57 PM

Re: Need help getting brake drum off

Cut off the brake shoe hold-down pins from the back of the backing plate. It will give you the clearance to remove the drum.

Chevy Fleetside

02-21-2026 11:48 AM

Re: Need help getting brake drum off

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1restorick (Post 9423632)

Cut off the brake shoe hold-down pins from the back of the backing plate. It will give you the clearance to remove the drum.

I remember doing that back in the day. :devil:

ScottH

02-21-2026 01:36 PM

Re: Need help getting brake drum off

Thanks 2 all, appreciate the suggestions

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