In a message dated 95-07-01 13:16:12 EDT, you write:
>Now that I have my Toadster running, I'll be able to dedicate time (lots
>needed) to rehabilitating my TR3A. First step: get it into my garage.
>First problem: one of the rear brakes is locked up, and the drum won't
>come off. First thought: just cut the old drum off, free the shoes, and
>put a new drum on. First discovery: Moss/TRF/VB don't list 10" drums!
>
>There must be someone out there who's run into a similar situation with
>an earlier TR3A. Are there any sources of 10" brake drums out there?
>Or does everyone follow the manufacturer's lead and convert to 9"? If so,
>what's the best way? Or (preferred) does anyone have a surefired way to
>free up the brakes? The car has been outside for a _long_ time, so it's
>possible the return springs have turned to dust.
Get a several pieces of soft wood (pine works well) and a small sledgehammer.
Use the wood to cushion the blow of the hammer, and pound away. Time and
repeated strikes are far safer than slamming it hard once or twice, but you
do need to strike with some authority. Keep fresh wood under the face of the
hammer, and your drum should be free shortly. That's how I did my Spitfire.
Michael Turley
Killjoy@aol.com
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