removing left rear brake drum on 59conv D

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Jordan Kraly
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removing left rear brake drum on 59conv D

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Am changing seals on both rear brake drums on my 59 conv D. right side came off easily but left is stuck. Any solutions.

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Re: removing left rear brake drum on 59conv D

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Put the wheel back on then beat on the tire from the inside with a dead blow hammer while turning it.
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Re: removing left rear brake drum on 59conv D

#3 Post by Jordan Kraly »

I finally got the drum off by taking the advice of a respected gearhead friend of mine. I put the wheels back on loosely and drove the car in tight left circles. 2 minutes did it.

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Re: removing left rear brake drum on 59conv D

#4 Post by Jordan Kraly »

Actually it was the drum nut that was loose, not the wheels

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