Sounds like you need to un-adjust, loosen brake shoes,
Greg in Fla
56 short bed
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From: Gwyn Reedy <mgr@mgrcorp.com>
To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, June 30, 2000 10:44 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Brake Drum removal on 56
>I know there was a thread on this not long ago, but it didn't address my
>problem.
>
>All four drums refuse to come off. All display the same symptoms, which is
>that they seem to be hung right at the top. All will wiggle about (some
>easier than others) and the rear ones show that they are loose from the
>axle. I pulled the bearings on both front hubs but they won't slide off.
>
>The truck has been sitting a long time. I suspect rust and/or varmints have
>been in the brakes. But it seems interesting that they all are stuck at the
>top.
>
>I've hammered and pried till I don't dare do it any more for fear of
>breaking something. Haven't applied heat due to grease and brake fluid
>possibly in the sticking area.
>
>Does anyone know what else I can do?
>
>Gwyn Reedy
>Brandon, Florida
>mailto:mgr@mgrcorp.com
>
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