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rhamlin · 12-15-2010, 05:32 PM

I have to replace the drums on my 68. I just cannot afford to convert to disc right now. Has anyone had experience removing the riveted center hub from the front assemblies then placing them in new drums ? Can I get some pointers ? Should I just find a machine shop ?

cdowns · 12-15-2010, 05:52 PM

you just buy replacement drums and they slip right on where the old ones went

PanelDeland · 12-15-2010, 05:55 PM

Drill the head off the rivet,then lay the drum down and rap on it with a hammer.Don't hit the hub unless you use a piece of wood to protect it.There's no need to rivet the new drum to the hub.Don't forget to repack the wheel bearings.

**mr48chev** · 12-15-2010, 06:03 PM

Normally I've just taken and angle grinder and ground the heads of the rivets off or taken my air chisel and knocked the heads off. You will most likely grind the rest of the rivets down flush or knock them out but that shouldn't be hard then the new drums should just slip on.

geezer#99 · 12-15-2010, 06:32 PM

New drums won't likely have a window in them for shoe adjustment. You'll need to make one in the backing plate.

12-15-2010, 05:32 PM	#1
rhamlin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Allen Texas Posts: 40	Front Drum Brakes I have to replace the drums on my 68. I just cannot afford to convert to disc right now. Has anyone had experience removing the riveted center hub from the front assemblies then placing them in new drums ? Can I get some pointers ? Should I just find a machine shop ? __________________ Rob Hamlin

12-15-2010, 05:52 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front Drum Brakes you just buy replacement drums and they slip right on where the old ones went __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 12-15-2010 at 05:53 PM.

12-15-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Front Drum Brakes Drill the head off the rivet,then lay the drum down and rap on it with a hammer.Don't hit the hub unless you use a piece of wood to protect it.There's no need to rivet the new drum to the hub.Don't forget to repack the wheel bearings. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-15-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Front Drum Brakes Normally I've just taken and angle grinder and ground the heads of the rivets off or taken my air chisel and knocked the heads off. You will most likely grind the rest of the rivets down flush or knock them out but that shouldn't be hard then the new drums should just slip on.

12-15-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: Front Drum Brakes New drums won't likely have a window in them for shoe adjustment. You'll need to make one in the backing plate.

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