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TruckinDaddy · 03-31-2007, 01:29 PM

My front drums are impossible to remove. They both have these three studs/rivets in between the wheel studs. Does anyone know if the three outlined in red might be the original factory rivets?

If so, any ideas on how to remove them?

It is a 45K mile beater, so it is possible that the front brakes have never been serviced.

70-Chevy · 03-31-2007, 01:37 PM

On my fathers 66 c-10 he bought 2 years ago had the rivets in the drums as well. He busted them off with a chisel which isnt hard at all. the only time Ive seen rivets on drums is when they are from the factory like that. So I would say yes, most likely they are from factory.

Good luck,
Chris

TruckinDaddy · 03-31-2007, 01:50 PM

Chris,

That is exactly what I am thinking. Looks like hammer time.

**too much stuff** · 03-31-2007, 02:33 PM

That is still the factory set-up, but you can remove the hub and drum in one shot by pulling the castle nut that holds the wheel bearings on also.

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2007, 04:05 PM

yep, just remove the dust cap and the nut underneath it. The whole hub will come off. No need to remove the rivits unless you need to replace the drum.

PanelDeland · 03-31-2007, 04:17 PM

You're looking at almost 40 years of wear and tear even on a low milage beater.I would pull it with the hub just to check the wheelbearings.The brakes may have been serviced that way before also.

cdowns · 03-31-2007, 05:42 PM

like they said clean and repack the bearings/ thats the proper way to do it

TruckinDaddy · 04-01-2007, 10:10 AM

You guys rule, Thanks for the help.

03-31-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Front drums stuck My front drums are impossible to remove. They both have these three studs/rivets in between the wheel studs. Does anyone know if the three outlined in red might be the original factory rivets? If so, any ideas on how to remove them? It is a 45K mile beater, so it is possible that the front brakes have never been serviced. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

03-31-2007, 01:37 PM	#2
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: Front drums stuck On my fathers 66 c-10 he bought 2 years ago had the rivets in the drums as well. He busted them off with a chisel which isnt hard at all. the only time Ive seen rivets on drums is when they are from the factory like that. So I would say yes, most likely they are from factory. Good luck, Chris __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 Last edited by 70-Chevy; 03-31-2007 at 01:37 PM.

03-31-2007, 01:50 PM	#3
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Front drums stuck Chris, That is exactly what I am thinking. Looks like hammer time. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

03-31-2007, 02:33 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: Front drums stuck That is still the factory set-up, but you can remove the hub and drum in one shot by pulling the castle nut that holds the wheel bearings on also. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-31-2007, 04:05 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Front drums stuck yep, just remove the dust cap and the nut underneath it. The whole hub will come off. No need to remove the rivits unless you need to replace the drum.

03-31-2007, 04:17 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Front drums stuck You're looking at almost 40 years of wear and tear even on a low milage beater.I would pull it with the hub just to check the wheelbearings.The brakes may have been serviced that way before also. __________________ 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"

03-31-2007, 05:42 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front drums stuck like they said clean and repack the bearings/ thats the proper way to do it __________________ 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

04-01-2007, 10:10 AM	#8
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Front drums stuck You guys rule, Thanks for the help. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page



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