1970ccc

How do you remove the front brake drums on a 1970 Belvedere? I took the wheel off and there are what looks like washers that hold the lug bolts to the drum. Is there a nut under the dust cover that I have to remove to take them off or are the lugs part of the drum or part of the hub? I'm a chevy guy turned mopar and the chevy drums come off with the removal of the wheel. Trying to decide f I'm going to tackle the brake rebuild.

Iowan

There is a spindle nut under the dust cap, pull the cotter key and remove the tin nut cover then the nut.

1970ccc

So the lug studs are fixed to the drum?

Iowan

Yep

RacerHog

Yep.. Thats rite... ...GM took after the Mopars.... Didnt you know that... What GM came up with this on there own.... Naaaaaaaaaa....

Sorry need to rub it in a little....

Just fun'in....

1970ccc

Haha no worries! So do you beat the studs out and move them to the new drums or buy new ones?

RacerHog

Press them out and back in... Thats the best way..

1970ccc

Thanks for all the help. Just want to be prepared once I start.
-What type brake fluid do I use?
-Will I need a puller to remove the drums?
-Are the rears just like the fronts?

RacerHog

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> Just back off the shoe adjuster if the drums do not slid over the shoe.