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Ron Kwas · Jul 6th, 2010, 22:44

penni;

Drum removal takes significant force, and that must be applied correctly, which means using only a puller of the approved design...which is one that applies all of the pulling force onto the wheel studs with respect to the axle. Other poster's recommendation of WD-40 is a waste as the hub is literally stretched over the axle taper as nut is tightened, and no amount of sprayed-on solvent or penetrant will unstretch it only pulling force!...however a very thin film of graphite grease will definitely help at next removal...I highly recommend it!

See also: http://www.sw-em.com/Brake_Drum_Notes.htm

Cheers from Connecticut!

Jul 6th, 2010, 22:44	#5
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:57 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	penni; Drum removal takes significant force, and that must be applied correctly, which means using only a puller of the approved design...which is one that applies all of the pulling force onto the wheel studs with respect to the axle. Other poster's recommendation of WD-40 is a waste as the hub is literally stretched over the axle taper as nut is tightened, and no amount of sprayed-on solvent or penetrant will unstretch it only pulling force!...however a very thin film of graphite grease will definitely help at next removal...I highly recommend it! See also: http://www.sw-em.com/Brake_Drum_Notes.htm Cheers from Connecticut!