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Re: Brake shoes stuck to drums

To: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>,
Subject: Re: Brake shoes stuck to drums
From: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:29:28 -0500
BN1 drums are not available new to my knowledge, so work accordingly.
Rich's advice is good, you could try putting a hub and wheel on after
backing off the adjusters and using penetrating oil and or heat and see if
you can get some motion as well.

Greg Lemon
54 BN1

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
To: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>; <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: Brake shoes stuck to drums


> Start by trying to back off the adjusters. If they don't want to move,
heat
> and soaking with a good penetrating oil should get them moving. Careful
> tapping around the drum will also help to jar things loose.
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>
> To: <Healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 6:13 PM
> Subject: Brake shoes stuck to drums
>
>
> > An aquaintance has a BN1 stored in a barn for many years.  Won't roll.
> > Other
> > than pry-bars and a large hammer, Anyone know of any tricks to remove
the
> > brake drums to which the shoes are stuck?
> >
> > Jim




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