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evldh · 11-12-2007, 05:01 PM

[I]'m having trouble removing my front drums. [I] tried penetrating oil and using a ballpei hammer. Can i remove the whole hub together

brak · 11-12-2007, 11:09 PM

I know it's a stupd question, but did you back off the pads?

if they're still in contact, the drum aint coming off...

cell · 11-12-2007, 11:32 PM

on my 67, I *had* to remove the entire hub / drum assembly. On mine, the front hubs were rivited to the drums. I just did a total brake overhaul, and when I replaced the front drums I didn't re-rivet them in, so now I can remove just the drums without removing the hubs.

Select · 11-17-2007, 07:04 PM

I just did my front bearings the other day. From the factory the drums were riveted on. I was told that it does not matter if the rivets are replaced, it's only an assembly line procedure. My rivets wouldn't budge so I just ground them down flush with the hub.

mike409 · 11-17-2007, 07:45 PM

ya what he said!!! thats what you do it makes it nice to get in to if there is a quick fix

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Originally Posted by cell

on my 67, I *had* to remove the entire hub / drum assembly. On mine, the front hubs were rivited to the drums. I just did a total brake overhaul, and when I replaced the front drums I didn't re-rivet them in, so now I can remove just the drums without removing the hubs.

**chev-obsession** · 12-31-2008, 10:57 PM

i soaked mine in penatrating oil for a couple of days and beat the hell out of the hub and it came off. p.s, use a block of wood when you hit it off.

11-12-2007, 05:01 PM	#1
evldh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego, california Posts: 3	how do i remove my front brakes [I]'m having trouble removing my front drums. [I] tried penetrating oil and using a ballpei hammer. Can i remove the whole hub together

11-12-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: how do i remove my front brakes I know it's a stupd question, but did you back off the pads? if they're still in contact, the drum aint coming off... __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

11-12-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: how do i remove my front brakes on my 67, I had to remove the entire hub / drum assembly. On mine, the front hubs were rivited to the drums. I just did a total brake overhaul, and when I replaced the front drums I didn't re-rivet them in, so now I can remove just the drums without removing the hubs.

11-17-2007, 07:04 PM	#4
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: how do i remove my front brakes I just did my front bearings the other day. From the factory the drums were riveted on. I was told that it does not matter if the rivets are replaced, it's only an assembly line procedure. My rivets wouldn't budge so I just ground them down flush with the hub. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

12-31-2008, 10:57 PM	#6
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,466	Re: how do i remove my front brakes i soaked mine in penatrating oil for a couple of days and beat the hell out of the hub and it came off. p.s, use a block of wood when you hit it off.



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