FLUFFIN BRAKE DRUM STUCK

[stevehanx71]

GRRRRR Can some one help i am trying to remove my rear drums to check me brakes and also have some probable debris !!
removed the 2 small bolts (which were not present)!! Tried tapping itfree wont budge!! tried a bit of heat and tapping still no joy!! with the handbrake off the wheels spin freely so i dont think the brakes are holding the drum??

Can anybody help PLEASE!!

Dont mind the witty remarks but if someone can be helpfull it would be appreciated!!

[R0B]

I used a FBH on mine.It took a good few clouts.but they do come off eventually.Try to clout them towards you.If you know what i mean.

[AdrianC]

with the handbrake off the wheels spin freely so i dont think the brakes are holding the drum??

There may be some wear lips on the drum catching on the shoes. If there are, once they're off, take 'em to a friendly little engineering shop, and get 'em to quickly put 'em in a lathe, in return for a folding drinking token...

[Aidan]

if the drums is lipped such that it won't come off once the shoes are backed off then it's past the wear limit and will need replacing - if you back off the shoes using the adjuster and the drum won't come off then you'll have to remove the hub with the drum on, wheel back on, undo the 46mmm nut then remove the drum and hub together then persuade the rust holding the two together to 'give it up' with a suitable persuading device

[kevtherev]

Hit them harder you big girl

[Red Westie]

Slacken off the adjuster through the top hole in the backplate. Use some PlusGas around the flange and studs, give it 10 minutes then clout the face of the drum (between the studs) square on with a big hammer (2lb or bigger) turn, repeat, turn, repeat...the drum will bounce off.

Martin

[stevehanx71]

Thanks all i done it!!!
Just needed a FBH was just afraid to give it some welly but realised our vans are made of sturdy stuff!!

Again thanks for the valuable tips

steve