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CG · 05-07-2005, 12:31 PM

this is my brothers truck. 65? anyway he cant get this off. is there a trick to it or is he just a puss?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 05-07-2005, 01:09 PM

why do you want it off? i've never seen anyone remove one before....but my vote is puss lol

68w/sbc406 · 05-07-2005, 01:49 PM

why would he want to take that off??? puss yes, but also i dont think he has 6'8" of body mass to throw into it either

boraxman · 05-07-2005, 02:26 PM

Maybe he wants to change the wheel cylinder?

jamis · 05-07-2005, 02:52 PM

that doesnt hold the wheel cyl on. But you will need a good impact if you want to get that off with no sweat. Or you can add a little heat to the back and some muscle to pry it loose.

CHEVIBUBBA · 05-07-2005, 02:59 PM

not questioning your motives for removing it, iirc an impact will help a bunch.
i seem to recal there is a nut on the backside.maybe not. been awhile since i've been there.
add some heat then, use an impact.

woodchip · 05-07-2005, 03:07 PM

If you want to replace the wheel cyl you have to take the anchor pin off, for it holds the wheel cyl on. Get you a 3/4 inch drive socket set, it has a long handle ratchet.It will come right off, I just replace my wheel cyl on my 68 been on for 37 years came right off. If you don't have a 3/4 drive, or can't get one from a frind, you can get a loaner from AutoZone.

purple gas · 05-07-2005, 03:29 PM

That thing has a sort of washer on it that is likely bent over on one of the faces of the bolt part. You have to bend that back to get it off. I just used a socket & a breaker bar to get mine off. The cylinder is attatched with two bolts that go in from the back of the plate on my truck on the rear. Can't remember if it's the same on the front,.

CG · 05-07-2005, 06:16 PM

thanks for your responces. he said it needs to come off to get the wheel cylinder off. looks like he just needs some heat and leverage.

im looking at the pic...it sure looks like the wheel cylinder bracket is held on by that.

**passthebuck** · 05-07-2005, 06:42 PM

that does hold the wheel cylinder on! a socket & a looong handle will take care of it. You need to bend back the little tang that locks it in place, but i looks from the photo that that has already been done. I got mine off 2 summers ago with a long breakerbar.

68haywagon · 05-07-2005, 06:51 PM

Did mine around a month ago on my 68...the driver side took heat, pb blaster, and a big can of whoop a** to get it off. The passenger side took only a little force. Breaker bar didn't help me at all on the driver's side. Just stick with it and it will come off eventually.

Good luck!

Mike

jamis · 05-07-2005, 08:42 PM

I thought all the wheel cyls are held on by the two bolts in the back. What makes these diffrent the year or that they are in front?

onedingle · 05-07-2005, 08:56 PM

Hey thanks for all the responces. But first off, I'm no puss, as a matter fact I got a lot of ass behind me, 6' 280. I'll make sure the washer is bent all the way back and try the heat and or the breaker bar. I've used the 3/4 drive, tried the hand held impact wrench. May need to switch to one with a aircompressor.

**68 Stepside** · 05-07-2005, 09:45 PM

I had to use a pneumatic impact to get mine off the 68 last month. I'm 6' 3", 320 and I couldn't budge mine with a breaker bar and a cheater. Try the pneumatic impact, and good luck!

jamesi20 · 05-07-2005, 10:15 PM

I got mine off with a 1/2" breaker bar.As far as the washer behind it good luck finding one,I looked high and low for those washers as I am doing a frame off restoration and really wanted it to be original.Any way,I ended up using a little loctite when I put it back together.

05-07-2005, 12:31 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	trick in getting this off? this is my brothers truck. 65? anyway he cant get this off. is there a trick to it or is he just a puss? Attached Images

05-07-2005, 01:09 PM	#2
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	why do you want it off? i've never seen anyone remove one before....but my vote is puss lol __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

05-07-2005, 01:49 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	why would he want to take that off??? puss yes, but also i dont think he has 6'8" of body mass to throw into it either __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-07-2005, 02:26 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Maybe he wants to change the wheel cylinder? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-07-2005, 02:52 PM	#5
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	that doesnt hold the wheel cyl on. But you will need a good impact if you want to get that off with no sweat. Or you can add a little heat to the back and some muscle to pry it loose. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

05-07-2005, 02:59 PM	#6
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	not questioning your motives for removing it, iirc an impact will help a bunch. i seem to recal there is a nut on the backside.maybe not. been awhile since i've been there. add some heat then, use an impact. __________________ '70 chevy lwb w/'67 hood. 357 s.b.c. built, 4l60 w/vigilante lockup high stall converter, edelbrock pro-flo,brodix heads,comp cams rollerized w/ belt drive, one piece d-shaft, yada, yada, yada..... '82 honda v45 sabre"the black"

05-07-2005, 03:07 PM	#7
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	If you want to replace the wheel cyl you have to take the anchor pin off, for it holds the wheel cyl on. Get you a 3/4 inch drive socket set, it has a long handle ratchet.It will come right off, I just replace my wheel cyl on my 68 been on for 37 years came right off. If you don't have a 3/4 drive, or can't get one from a frind, you can get a loaner from AutoZone. __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape

05-07-2005, 03:29 PM	#8
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	That thing has a sort of washer on it that is likely bent over on one of the faces of the bolt part. You have to bend that back to get it off. I just used a socket & a breaker bar to get mine off. The cylinder is attatched with two bolts that go in from the back of the plate on my truck on the rear. Can't remember if it's the same on the front,. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

05-07-2005, 06:16 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	thanks for your responces. he said it needs to come off to get the wheel cylinder off. looks like he just needs some heat and leverage. im looking at the pic...it sure looks like the wheel cylinder bracket is held on by that. Last edited by CG; 05-07-2005 at 06:17 PM.

05-07-2005, 06:42 PM	#10
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	that does hold the wheel cylinder on! a socket & a looong handle will take care of it. You need to bend back the little tang that locks it in place, but i looks from the photo that that has already been done. I got mine off 2 summers ago with a long breakerbar. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

05-07-2005, 06:51 PM	#11
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Did mine around a month ago on my 68...the driver side took heat, pb blaster, and a big can of whoop a** to get it off. The passenger side took only a little force. Breaker bar didn't help me at all on the driver's side. Just stick with it and it will come off eventually. Good luck! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

05-07-2005, 08:42 PM	#12
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I thought all the wheel cyls are held on by the two bolts in the back. What makes these diffrent the year or that they are in front? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

05-07-2005, 08:56 PM	#13
onedingle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Everett, Wa. Posts: 2	Hey thanks for all the responces. But first off, I'm no puss, as a matter fact I got a lot of ass behind me, 6' 280. I'll make sure the washer is bent all the way back and try the heat and or the breaker bar. I've used the 3/4 drive, tried the hand held impact wrench. May need to switch to one with a aircompressor.

05-07-2005, 09:45 PM	#14
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I had to use a pneumatic impact to get mine off the 68 last month. I'm 6' 3", 320 and I couldn't budge mine with a breaker bar and a cheater. Try the pneumatic impact, and good luck! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-07-2005, 10:15 PM	#15
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	I got mine off with a 1/2" breaker bar.As far as the washer behind it good luck finding one,I looked high and low for those washers as I am doing a frame off restoration and really wanted it to be original.Any way,I ended up using a little loctite when I put it back together.



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