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Old 04-10-2025, 04:34 PM   #1
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K20 Dana 60 drum removal steps?

Howdy.
I will be tackling the rear brakes on my 72 k2500 tomorrow. What all do I have to remove to get the drums off? Is it just the axels shafts, or do I need to take the bearings out too? Just want to check so I know what tools to have handy. Do I need to pop the diff cover to pull the axels on the Dana 60?
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Old 04-10-2025, 05:19 PM   #2
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Re: K20 Dana 60 drum removal steps?

If it's like my D60 from '70, there are two large flathead screws that hold the drum to the hub.
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Old 04-11-2025, 12:18 PM   #3
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Re: K20 Dana 60 drum removal steps?

Yes, nice thing about the Dana 60 is the outboard-mounted drums. No need to disassemble the hubs and bearings or pull the axle shafts.
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Old 04-11-2025, 02:53 PM   #4
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Re: K20 Dana 60 drum removal steps?

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If it's like my D60 from '70, there are two large flathead screws that hold the drum to the hub.
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Yes, nice thing about the Dana 60 is the outboard-mounted drums. No need to disassemble the hubs and bearings or pull the axle shafts.
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Old 04-13-2025, 08:09 PM   #5
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Re: K20 Dana 60 drum removal steps?

Awesome. Thank you
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Old 04-13-2025, 10:37 PM   #6
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Re: K20 Dana 60 drum removal steps?

Yeah, don't mess with the hubs unless an axle seal is leaking.
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