Is there anything I need to do or a trick to removethe drums on 1954 Windsor? They spin but will not pull off or move out at all. I'm thinking it maybe rusted good to the axle. I banged on it with the hammer a bit but to no availability...
1954 Brake Drum Removal
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The older rears had press on drums. You will need a drum puller to get them off.
Tapered rear axle so you will need a good drum puller and patience to get them off. Fronts can be a little tricky too with all the adjusters.
I have a 53 Windsor!
I have a 53 Windsor!
Tapered rear axle so you will need a good drum puller and patience to get them off. Fronts can be a little tricky too with all the adjusters.
I have a 53 Windsor!
Nice car........more pictures please.
Can you post some pictures of your car?
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
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Nice video Stan. I wonder if that was a parts car? I have a 1/2" drive electric impact wrench myself. Perfect for use in front of the house since I don't have a garage or compressor? I'm sure you have a compressor in your garage?
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Nope. In the shop hard plumbed out to the garage.
And it's getting effen tight in here.
Gotta go outside to change my mind...
And it's getting effen tight in here.
Gotta go outside to change my mind...
Nice!!! I see a welder too. Are we going to see pictures of your entire shop/garage/parts hoard some day??? LOL!!!
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Tours conducted Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM by appointment only.
Now you did it........Pedro's extended family of tens of thousands of cousins will be lined up outside of your garage looking for work, shade, and Obama phones!!! LOL!
saylor
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I don't have a book that old, and never worked on one that old.... but this guy has a couple of pictures in his auction,,, maybe it will help:
http://compare.ebay.com/like/160918399235?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
http://compare.ebay.com/like/160918399235?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
If by center nut, you mean the wheel bearing nut, yes. It has to be taken off. The brake drum and hub are one piece.
You may have to screw around with the adjusters too. Do yourself a huge favor and buy the service manual CD.
This one is the factory version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-1954-C...anuals_Literature&hash=item2573a1e79d&vxp=mtr
Oh yeah... front brakes on an early fifties Chrysler is not for the faint of heart. You really have to know what you are doing and have the correct ($$$) tools to set it back up correctly. There are multiple adjustments to get the brake shoes in the correct position.
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Fratzog
Old Man with a Hat
Even with the right tools what a royal PIA!
The rear brakes are easier to work on? Is it possible to remove the whole brake assembly and take it to a brake shop and install it after?
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Yes, rears are much easier and no, the brakes have to be adjusted on the car.
http://oldmopar.com/p15/BrakeTool/BrakeTool2H.html
Have a look around this forum: http://mopar.pairserver.com/p15d24ph_forum/forum/20-technical-archives/
The earlier cars have the same style brakes.
Are we still talking about the front brakes? The center nut on the front brakes tightens against the wheel bearing. It HAS to be adjusted correctly as it's assembled.
If we are talking about the rear brakes, then yes, it's just tightened.
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