5 replies to this topic

[mk=john]

Hello

 

I am trying to remove the brake drum off my mini, and it wont budge. I have made sure the brake shoes are slackened off, and i've been hitting the drum with medium hammer blows (of course with wood in between to soften the blow). I have done this in all directions on the drum, including directly inward so at to try and dislodge it.

 

But no joy. The other three drums came off without a problem, but not this one. It is the offside front drum.

 

Could it be rusted to the driving flange? How can I best remove it?

 

Thanks

John

[lrostoke]

If the adjusters are backed off, then using a lever between backplate and drum usually does the trick.Keep levering at opposite sides .

And keep hitting it..

[nickadees]

Try beating it with a copper/brass mallet rather than a hammer and a piece of wood, you will get more force into the hit without damaging the drum.

[mk=john]

I will have to get one of those hammers. Where can i get one?

[Ethel]

Hit it towards the other front wheel on the edge so it levers away the oppososite edge, pivoting on the flange. You might also be able to wedge a thin screwdriver between the drum & flange.

[CobraV8]

I find the hide hammers best, and you can give it a good whack