Brake drum removal

[XLT 13]

I don't see a snap ring,  but my puller isn't working...

 

Is there supposed to be a snap ring on the brake drum? 

[ebinmaine 68,391]

Was there a bolt in the end of the drum shaft?

If so  there shouldn't be a snap ring that I'm aware of.

No bolt? Yes ring...

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by ebinmaine
Added correction

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Item 42 is a retaining ring shown at the end of 207 brake shaft.

Garry

[XLT 13]

OK, so there's supposed to be one, and it's acting like there is one... but I don't see one. i see a groove where it should be :D.

[ebinmaine 68,391]

4 minutes ago, XLT said:

OK, so there's supposed to be one, and it's acting like there is one... but I don't see one. i see a groove where it should be :D.

Does the drum move even the least bit on the shaft? Or is it completely Frozen in place?

 

[953 nut 55,812]

Could be the snap ring is gone, but there is enough rust build up to prevent it from coming off. Tap on the drum to get it onto the shaft as far as it will go then file off the rust accumulation as best you can.

[XLT 13]

Doesn't seem to move at all... and I have been trying a 3 jaw puller on it... Been soaking it in PB blaster... 

[953 nut 55,812]

A ball joint pickle fork may get ti moving for you. You can probably borrow or rent one at some of the auto parts stores. I have done this on a few with good results.

[ebinmaine 68,391]

If you have access to it, lots of heat will be your friend as well.

 

I'm a ruffle some feathers with this and I don't mean to but I am not a fan of PB blaster.

 

Good old-fashioned $6 a can Liquid Wrench has been very very successful with me but there are also some other ones such as Kroil and I haven't tried it but Richard likes paraffin wax from a candle.

 

 

 

To free that thing up you may be able to take a small punch and punch in circles around the outside of where the drum is on the shaft.

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

I use a product called nut buster. 

Its made by beaver products. Works really

good for me.

[stevasaurus 22,868]

Sounds like you got the drum off, if you are now trying to separate the case halves.

[953 nut 55,812]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

Richard likes paraffin wax

Mostly for steering wheels, it will run toward the heat when you heat the shaft.

 

14 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said:

nut buster.

New to me, I've got a half dozen different brands that have been recomended on here but never heard of "Nut Buster".

8 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

Sounds like you got the drum off, if you are now trying to separate the case halves.

Think he is still fighting that and the part of the shift lever that is inside too.  

[953 nut 55,812]

31 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said:

I use a product called nut buster. 

Its made by beaver products. Works really

good for me.

                For $ 28.88 plus shipping it better take the nut off for you!               

 

[ebinmaine 68,391]

1 minute ago, 953 nut said:

                For $ 28.88 plus shipping it better take the nut off for you!               

 

Ouch

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

Thats not the same. Can is different and l payed a whole lot less . Ill take a pic of it

when l get home!

[Pullstart 63,096]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

If you have access to it, lots of heat will be your friend as well.

 

I'm a ruffle some feathers with this and I don't mean to but I am not a fan of PB blaster.

 

Good old-fashioned $6 a can Liquid Wrench has been very very successful with me but there are also some other ones such as Kroil and I haven't tried it but Richard likes paraffin wax from a candle.

 

 

 

To free that thing up you may be able to take a small punch and punch in circles around the outside of where the drum is on the shaft.

 

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

Mostly for steering wheels, it will run toward the heat when you heat the shaft.

 

New to me, I've got a half dozen different brands that have been recomended on here but never heard of "Nut Buster".

Think he is still fighting that and the part of the shift lever that is inside too.  

 

 

I’m a fan of wax too, I works great on rusted snow plow bolts on my plow truck   I’ve been using that trick for many moons!

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

 OK I was a little wrong on that pronunciation of the product it's called bolt buster. Here is a picture of the can . 

[XLT 13]

Okay, finally got the brake drum off. Now I can't get the Woodruff key off

[XLT 13]

Okay, finally got the brake drum off. Now I can't get the Woodruff key off

[953 nut 55,812]

Penetrating oil soak, small cold chisel at the base of the key and it should roll out.

[ebinmaine 68,391]

I've been able to convince a round bottomed key to move by using a hammer and small punch or chisel to hit the ends and make it rock back and forth some. Then do as Richard said just above.

[Pullstart 63,096]

Caveman tactics have been working for a looooong time!    If it ain’t broke, get a bigger hammer!

[XLT 13]

Concerned it will shear off flush with the axle and then I'll have a bigger problem. 

 

Will keep soaking it..

[ebinmaine 68,391]

2 minutes ago, XLT said:

Concerned it will shear off flush with the axle and then I'll have a bigger problem. 

 

Will keep soaking it..

You have a torch?

 

[XLT 13]

Yes,  out of oxygen, atm. Propane may not heat quickly enough?