rear break drums, can anyone help?
yvehc350
04-16-2007, 03:36 PM
on my wifes o2 there are 3 screws on the drum, I take them out and cant get the drum off. can anybody help me?
mightymoose_22
04-16-2007, 05:42 PM
These usually need to be taken off by inserting a bolt into one of the hold on the drum... the bolt will go through the drum and push it bree of the brakes. Alternately, you can try your luck with a heavy rubber mallet and see if you can get it to loosen up.
Of course... also make sure the parking brake is not on!
Of course... also make sure the parking brake is not on!
yvehc350
04-17-2007, 03:11 PM
Thanks, Ill give that a try.
Johnny Mullet
04-17-2007, 08:25 PM
Yeah! After removing the screws, whack it good to break it loose.
Bobbywolf
04-17-2007, 08:50 PM
Thanks, Ill give that a try.
Yep, there should be two threaded holes that you thread some bolts into. What happens, is that a lip forms on the inside edge of the drum, and hangs up on the shoes when you try to get it off. A big hammer can help as well. Turn the bolts a couple turns, give the drum a few wacks, couple more turns, repeat... They will come off.
Yep, there should be two threaded holes that you thread some bolts into. What happens, is that a lip forms on the inside edge of the drum, and hangs up on the shoes when you try to get it off. A big hammer can help as well. Turn the bolts a couple turns, give the drum a few wacks, couple more turns, repeat... They will come off.
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