Stuck rear drum brake hubs and how to get them off?

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

This afternoon I went out to my garage and adjusted the star wheel all the way in until it fell out. I then hit the drum in between the studs again then applied some by bars again and it just popped off! The opposite side came off easier.

Just thought I would post the result! I am sure these are the factory drums and it does not look like any of the other owners ever changed the brake shoes as there wasnt any left just metal on both passenger and driver side. NOTHING.

All that talk about fire, just for nothing! Sorry about all the scrap parts, though. Good thing you're going to disc brakes.

[Happy_dan]

I have been following this thread and searched about brakes but didn't find answer to my question. I looked at my drums when on the lift. I don't see any slots to adjust the star wheel! I expected to see a rubber cover in a slot, but nothing! I see some indents that look like maybe they are to be cut out but nothing is already cut out.

Also, there are two screws through the drum. I expect those were to hold the drum until the wheel and lugs are on to hold it all tight. So I assume they have to come out too?

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Happy_dan

I have been following this thread and searched about brakes but didn't find answer to my question. I looked at my drums when on the lift. I don't see any slots to adjust the star wheel! I expected to see a rubber cover in a slot, but nothing! I see some indents that look like maybe they are to be cut out but nothing is already cut out.

Also, there are two screws through the drum. I expect those were to hold the drum until the wheel and lugs are on to hold it all tight. So I assume they have to come out too?

The two screws hold the drum to the hub, yes. Some vehicles didn't have the holes punched for adjuster access. Yes, you will have to drill and grind the slots.

[Happy_dan]

Thank you!

[HO455]

Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

This afternoon I went out to my garage and adjusted the star wheel all the way in until it fell out. I then hit the drum in between the studs again then applied some by bars again and it just popped off! The opposite side came off easier.

Just thought I would post the result! I am sure these are the factory drums and it does not look like any of the other owners ever changed the brake shoes as there wasnt any left just metal on both passenger and driver side. NOTHING.

Congratulations! Thanks for posting your success, we love success stories around here.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

This afternoon I went out to my garage and adjusted the star wheel all the way in until it fell out. I then hit the drum in between the studs again then applied some by bars again and it just popped off! The opposite side came off easier.

Just thought I would post the result! I am sure these are the factory drums and it does not look like any of the other owners ever changed the brake shoes as there wasnt any left just metal on both passenger and driver side. NOTHING.

WOW! Good to see that they came off!

[akart]

I had the same problem,I have a mechanic friend's Help. He took a 3LB short hammer and beat the crap out of it right next to the studs all around and pried it off w/a Heavy duty screw driver. Said you have to be careful hitting around the studs as not to damage them.