In a message dated 12/19/2000 11:25:04 AM Pacific Standard Time,
lsr_man@yahoo.com writes:
<< Here's a really basic question. I've got an old
Dodge out back and want to move it. I find that
the brake shoes are frozen to the drums. Is the
best solution to heat the drums with torch until
they come loose, or is there another trick that I
haven't heard of? I've already backed off all
the adjusters, etc.
>>
Dick,
Heat the drums with an oxy-acetylene torch and rap them with a hammer.
Also try pushing or towing the truck backwards so the brakes don't self
energize. I don't know if squirting diesel between the lining and the drum
would help, but you might try it.
Ardun Doug
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