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chevy_mike · 02-22-2007, 02:15 PM

I don't recall having to take the studs out to pull the drum off the hub. Normally the hub stays on the spindle and you remove the drum when you would have to replaces the shoes. I am assuming you pulled the hub/drum as one unit, correct?

Most likley the hubs are rusted to the drums. I have had that happen before. It most likely will require a BFH and a block of wood (or metal) to protect the face of the hub and beat the crap out of it. Some good pentitrating oil and a wire brush will help loosen the rust.

Good luck.

02-22-2007, 02:15 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 1966 c-10 brake help I don't recall having to take the studs out to pull the drum off the hub. Normally the hub stays on the spindle and you remove the drum when you would have to replaces the shoes. I am assuming you pulled the hub/drum as one unit, correct? Most likley the hubs are rusted to the drums. I have had that happen before. It most likely will require a BFH and a block of wood (or metal) to protect the face of the hub and beat the crap out of it. Some good pentitrating oil and a wire brush will help loosen the rust. Good luck.