Help removing rear brake drums

[irelandmoss]

I have a 1962 Dodge Dart with drum brakes. I've tried removing the drum,
to replace all the hardware, but the drum will not come off. I backed the star
adjuster all the way and still nothing. There seems to be a square lock on the front of the drum. Any have any clues on how to get them off????
Thanks

 

[69 Runner]

That would be the rear with the big nut on the end of the axle?

 

[irelandmoss]

Yes, that's the type the rear drums are.

 

[5.7 hemi]

You need a puller, and it's a specific type. Once you get the puller, you will understand why and how to use it. Look on ebay for one. If not, I have one that was used 1 time and I would be willing to sell it for cheap.

 

[irelandmoss]

How much is cheap? I have a friend who has a 61 dart phoenix. I'm sure
he will have the same type. Throw me an e-mail at [email protected]
Thanks

 

[irelandmoss]

Seen a universal puller. Seems very easy to use. However gave me some sticker shock.

 

[irelandmoss]

Does the drum have to be pressed on???

 

[5.7 hemi]

No, it tightens up with the nut. Send me a private message about the puller. The one your friend has may work if I'm correct.

 

[mosquito13]

the hitting(tap right) on the end of the puller is the 'coup de gras' use the castle nut it was holding a lot of energy!