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How to Remove a STUCK Drum Brake

5,309,895 views November 3, 2014 6:49

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In brief

Free a stubborn brake drum from its axle using basic tools and techniques. ChrisFix demonstrates how to tackle rusted or seized drums, whether loosening with a hammer or removing pins and screws for stubborn cases. Perfect for DIYers tackling brake maintenance.

Key steps

  1. Wiggle the drum back and forth to loosen it from the axle
  2. Spray penetrating oil between the drum and its seat
  3. If stuck open, drill or cut out the holding pins from the back
  4. Remove the brake cylinder screws to release the drum

Questions & answers

What tools are needed?

A brake drum puller set, penetrating fluid, and a hammer.

How do I know if the drum is stuck open?

If wiggling, oil, and hammering don’t work, the brakes may be stuck open.

Description from the creator

How to remove a stubborn brake drum. Watch how to remove a brake drum that is stuck on. I go through the steps so anyone can remove their drum brake.
In this case the drum adjuster was stuck so first try to get it off by wiggling back and forth. Then spray penetrating oil to remove rust between the drum and the seat. Then hit it with a hammer hard. This should free the drum if it is just rusted on. If the drum doesn't come off, then your brakes are probably stuck open preventing the drum from coming off. If this is the case, cut or drill out the holding pins from the back (that hold the shoes in place) and remove the screws to the brake cylinder and then pull the drum off.

Drum Brake Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=zJ_UXP6GWkw

Brake Drum Puller Set: amzlink.to/az0UoG6Y1Q8e3
Penetrating Fluid: amzlink.to/az0D59lf36DCA
Hammer: amzlink.to/az0pPcI59hDkD

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix published this 6:49 video tutorial on November 3, 2014. It has been watched 5,309,895 times on YouTube.

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ChrisFix
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6:49
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November 3, 2014
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