Brake drum won't come off! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevymotocross · 07-19-2009, 04:09 PM

Guys, I need help, I need this truck for the week! I went to check my rear shoes today. The right side drum wasn't coming off, so I attempted to turn the star wheel. I turned it the wrong way (tightened). So I went to go the other way and the star wheel adjuster won't move at all and I rounded it off.

How can I get this drum off?!

billnorman · 07-19-2009, 04:32 PM

Wowzers. I'd make the edge of whatever you are adjusting SQUARE like with a grinder, like a new screwdriver. Then I would make SURE you are turning it the right way. You must remember I think the left and right wheels adjust in an opposite manner. Get sure you are turning it correctly, and if you have to, use your tool as a chisel and hammer it until you get it loose. the important thing is to adjust it in the correct direction.

smashingchuck · 07-19-2009, 05:09 PM

Get a bigger hammer.

Restrorob · 07-19-2009, 07:22 PM

cmc,

You need to go into the adjuster hole with a small screwdriver and push the adjuster lever off the adjuster wheel, While holding this lever off the wheel slide a larger screwdriver (brake spoon) next to the small one and back it off.

A little penetrating oil sprayed through the hole onto the adjuster threads would surely help, It can be cleaned off with brake cleaner once the drum is off.

Good Luck

chevymotocross · 07-19-2009, 07:31 PM

Got it off! Thanks guys

billnorman · 07-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Restrorob sent in a cool picture. I see tie rods in his photo, but, of course it's not a rear wheel. I can't remember when I had a front wheel self adjuster, but there it is. I guess I have had disc brakes too long. I forgot about moving the ratchet lever up. Good hint Restorob.

07-19-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Brake drum won't come off! Guys, I need help, I need this truck for the week! I went to check my rear shoes today. The right side drum wasn't coming off, so I attempted to turn the star wheel. I turned it the wrong way (tightened). So I went to go the other way and the star wheel adjuster won't move at all and I rounded it off. How can I get this drum off?! __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

07-19-2009, 04:32 PM	#2
billnorman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 174	Re: Brake drum won't come off! Wowzers. I'd make the edge of whatever you are adjusting SQUARE like with a grinder, like a new screwdriver. Then I would make SURE you are turning it the right way. You must remember I think the left and right wheels adjust in an opposite manner. Get sure you are turning it correctly, and if you have to, use your tool as a chisel and hammer it until you get it loose. the important thing is to adjust it in the correct direction.

07-19-2009, 05:09 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Brake drum won't come off! Get a bigger hammer. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

07-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Brake drum won't come off! cmc, You need to go into the adjuster hole with a small screwdriver and push the adjuster lever off the adjuster wheel, While holding this lever off the wheel slide a larger screwdriver (brake spoon) next to the small one and back it off. A little penetrating oil sprayed through the hole onto the adjuster threads would surely help, It can be cleaned off with brake cleaner once the drum is off. Good Luck __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

07-19-2009, 07:31 PM	#5
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Brake drum won't come off! Got it off! Thanks guys __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

07-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#6
billnorman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 174	Re: Brake drum won't come off! Restrorob sent in a cool picture. I see tie rods in his photo, but, of course it's not a rear wheel. I can't remember when I had a front wheel self adjuster, but there it is. I guess I have had disc brakes too long. I forgot about moving the ratchet lever up. Good hint Restorob.



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