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Tech Question
Pete Helm, Minneapolis, MN, 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318
Hi Rick,
I'm having a heck of a time getting the front
drum brakes off the '64 Belvedere I own. This is the fist time I have
attempted the removal of them. I am starting with the passenger side first,
There is not too much rust, there is a large circular spring that goes
around the drum, not sure what that is, and I have the wheel off of course,
the car is supported with jack stands a\nd I'm ready to start pounding with
a hammer. the 5 bolts on the hub have what looks like a small fitted washer
type fitting on each bolt right up flush with the drum, but I am not sure if
that is part of the drum where the bolts slide thru. I have sprayed
penetrating spray to help dissolve the rust but with a light pry with a
small sharp screwdriver, the little sleeve-like things don't move. Please
tell me the easiest way to remove the drums so I can replace the brake
shoes. I have been searching for a service manual but have not fond one
yet. Thanks for any help you can provide. I'm out in the garage right now
working on it, I'll hold up until i hear back from you.
Regards, Pete
Pete- Whoa!
The drums are basically integral with the hub. You remove them
as an assembly by removing the center grease cap, then the cotter pin, nut
lock, then the large nut. Then you simply pull the whole deal straight off,
if you're not careful, the outer bearing will fall onto the floor, the inner
will be held in place by the seal.
The spring is just a noise dampener. Removal does nothing.
The only possible impediment to removal is if the drum is worn (a ridge inside) and the adjusters are tight, then you need to back off the adjusters, using a brake "spoon", until there's plenty of slop.
Normally, if required, drum machining is done with the drum still on the hub. Factory replacements always came with a new hub installed.
I guess the service procedures for front drums are becoming a lost art!
Rick
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