56 plymouth brakes?
jerrybev
Posted 2023-07-24 1:33 PM (#630920)
Subject: 56 plymouth brakes?


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hi
just curious to know, are the rear brake drums keyed on?

thanks
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56D500boy
Posted 2023-07-24 2:33 PM (#630926 - in reply to #630920)
Subject: RE: 56 plymouth brakes?



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Yes they are.

The rear drums fit on a the tapered axle shaft with a key-way. You need a drum puller. Either an old school three-legged "Milking stool" type:



OR one from Les Fairbank:



The drum, key and axle might have become one over time so expect a battle.



Edited by 56D500boy 2023-07-24 3:02 PM
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