RE: Rear tapered axles/ brakes

[Kevin Merkley <krmerkley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

The drum can be separated from the hub.  Tap in a few of the studs and 
the drum will loosen.

The drum is the same as the newer Diplomats and such.

K.

bschleic57@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> 
> My 63 Fury has a leaking LR wheel cylinder.? I have them on the shelf 
> new and the lines are replaced with SS, so I pull off the wheel, attach 
> my trusty (rusty) wheel puller and whack away on the turn piece.? it 
> tightens up but drum is still firmly attached.? a little heat.? nothing. 
> plenty of PB Blaster nothing.? 
> 
> Yes i remembered to back off the self adjusters.? The nut was on plenty 
> tight, maybe someone used an air wrench and not torque wrench.
> 
> Any thoughts, wisdom or condolences?
> 
> WHS
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Kevin R. Merkley
Thunder Bay, Ontario
64 Dodge 440 2dr HT (Cdn)


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