Rear hubs

[Albie5]

Any tips to remove rear hubs (1971 Bay) wheels haven't moved in years (restoration project) Have backed off adjusters, even squirted WD40 through backplate. Think brake shoes are stuck fast on hubs. Tyres have correct pressures. Tried towing bus with another vehicle to crack them free - wheels just dragged across the ground. Would a puller work in a situation like this? ( I'd have to buy one) Many thanks.

 

[Happystamps]

I don't suppose you've got the engine running? Heh.

Maybe bolt your driveshaft to a length of angle and try to turn it.

Other than that, drums come off more easily when you've got the tyre on and can wiggle 'em a bit better.

 

[cunning plan]

You could try heating the outside of the drums? The change in temperature, plus a few taps with a rubber mallet, may cause the brake shoe material to unstick from the drum? :character0036:

 

[Albie5]

OK - thanks for advice - waiting on a free weekend to try again.
Muchos gracias amigos

 

[Clem]

Dont be afraid to whack them hard with a lump hammer! :mrgreen:

If they are really really stuck, then you'll be cutting them off!

 

[cunning plan]

If they are really really stuck, then you'll be cutting them off!

I had to cut one off, not because of the brake shoes, instead the drum had seized to the spindle! :character0036: :character0036:

Not a nice job. :|

UK Bus :roll:

 

[Happystamps]

Those spindles are pricey too- especially pre'71 jobs.... If the drum needs to get dead that's one thing, but try to keep the spindle intact

 

[Albie5]

Thanks again
Cutting off is worse case scenario - hope it doesn't come to that.
Engine is out - maybe not enough weight across back axle (when I tried towing) ?
Cheers !