[Roadsters] stuck drums

[Gordon Glasgow]

I ran into this a number of years ago and couldn't get it unstuck. Then a
friend suggested standing the axle on end (drum down, of course) and pouring
some liquid between the drum and backing plate. After marinating for a day
or two, smacking the axle straight down on the studs popped the drum right
off.

Unfortunately I can't remember what the liquid was. I keep thinking it was
ammonia, but I'm not sure. I've sent my friend an email asking him what it
was. When I get a reply, I'll let you know.

Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Oakes
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 8:42 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] stuck drums

Project #1 for the newly acquired black '68 2000 is to get it rolling
easier, so, I tried to pull off the drums so the rear wheels would move
better. Ugh.

I've tried every trick I know, from soaking everything in Kroil (great
stuff), to tapping all around with a rubber mallet, to a hammer, finally
pulling off the whole hub assembly and taking them out with the axles
(half-axles?).

I released the wheel cylinder, and the adjuster screw (?) at the top of the
drum. They barely move, but definitely not coming off.

help?
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