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Re: [T3] Rear break work


Get an oxy torch if you can, heat the DRUM around the center hole where its
frozen on the hub, youll hear it let go with a nice big POP! then it will
come right off.

Keith


> This weekend I *attempted* to change the rear brakes in my 71 notch.
There
> is a thread happening at the moment on frozen drums... Mine are not frozen
> to the shoes since it's a daily driver, but I cannot pull the drums off.
I
> removed both drum screws and try to pull it off but they seem to be stuck
to
> the central hub, but this happens on both sides. Maybe I am doing
something
> wrong..
>
> What is the trick?  Do I need to force it out with a large gear puller?
(one
> of those things that look like a spider)


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