Brake Drums, 53 Hudson Hornet

fliptop
fliptop
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Are the rear brake drums removed together with the hub assembly of separately?

John

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  • Jon B
    Jon B
    As far as I know, they are integral, and removed together.  Are you having a problem?  If so, are you using the correct brake drum puller?

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  • bob ward
    bob ward
    The drums are solid riveted to the hub and the hub is a taper fit onto the axle, it can be very tight. You need a good quality puller like the one in the photo. 

    The poor man's method of hub loosening, assuming the car is still mobile, is to slacken the axle nut by 2 turns, put the split pin back in and drive around the block a couple of times.
  • fliptop
    fliptop
    All, thanks for the information I just ordered a heavy duty hub/drum puller.

    John
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton
    All, thanks for the information I just ordered a heavy duty hub/drum puller.

    John
    You really won't regret the purchase.  Money well spent and it's the right tool for the job.  Always a plus.
  • Jon B
    Jon B
    ....and if other old-car guys in your neighborhood find out you have it, you'll be amazed at how many new friends you have, LOL!
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell
    You might loosen the nut and spray some penetrating oil on the axle in the hub the day before you want to remove the drums.

    I spent a day pounding on the pullers dog bone to remove right rear without penetrating oil. That evening I sprayed penetrating oil on both axles. Next morning the right hub popped loose easily with a few licks with one pound hammer and the left side came off easily with a few hits. .They can be very stubborn to get off. Don't forget to leave the nut on the axle so the hub/drum doesn't come flying off into private area when it lets go.

    Lee O'Dell

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