1970 brake drum removal process
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.
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There is a spindle nut under the dust cap, pull the cotter key and remove the tin nut cover then the nut.
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So the lug studs are fixed to the drum?
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Yep:)
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Yep.. Thats rite... :)...GM took after the Mopars.... Didnt you know that... What GM came up with this on there own.... Naaaaaaaaaa....:naughty:
Sorry need to rub it in a little.... :) :) Just fun'in....:clap: |
Haha no worries! So do you beat the studs out and move them to the new drums or buy new ones?
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Press them out and back in... Thats the best way..
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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? |
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No> No> > Just back off the shoe adjuster if the drums do not slid over the shoe. |
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