Wayne,
The Drum is held to the Hub via the Lug Studs, just have them pressed out
and then back on. It might be worth using new studs when you do it...just a
thought.
Regards,
Mike Boteler
'56 4400 Stake
'56 6400 Stake
'56 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525
'56 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic
'57 10500 Fire Truck
Hughesville, MD
----- Original Message -----
From: "wayne osborne" <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:15 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] front brake drums
> I need to replace the front brake drums on my 56, finally discovered a
> vibration problem that has evaded me a while. While doing some brake work
I
> noticed that when I spin the drum and when it almost stop, there is a
heavy
> spot on it and its out of balance. This caused severe cupping in the
> affected tire and it needs replacing also. Question is, NAPA sells the
> brake drums as do most vendors, but comes without the bearing housing that
> comes off attached to the drum when you pull them off. Is this housing
> transferable from one brake drum to another? --wayne
>
>
>
> Wayne Osborne
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