Hello all, I got my '67 MKIII in October 98 and I haven't touch the rear brake yet. I realized las week that I had a small leak in one drum on one rear wheel. I have a spare cylinder and I wanted to
Check at you local auto parts or tool store for an 'Impact Driver'. This looks a little like a screw driver but you hit it with a hammer. Hitting it causes the bit to twist and it will loosen these
Many, many times I have simply drilled out the head (carefully: just enough to remove the head of the screw but not enough to damage the brake drum), then pulled off the drum and removed what was le
A large offset screwdriver usually works. You must apply a lot of pressure from behind (pressing towards the brake drum) while applying the torque. If you do not have one, you can make one up from a
The best way to remove these is with an impact driver (the one you hit with a hammer). The screws only hold the drum whilst you get the wheel back on! Graham. wheel. I have a spare cylinder and I wa
This brings up a good point...a PO must have had to pound the cr*p out of my drums,cracking one(I found out after I had the drums sandblasted,you couldn't see the cracks because of the dirt/grease)..
I would apply it *very* sparingly. Maybe a cotton swab with a tiny bit, swabbed around just on the inside surface of the center hole of the drum where it fits on the hub. Carter Do You Yahoo!?
Now, I may be blasted for this, but when I finally got my drums back togethor I left the screws off. half the holes were boogered and I don't see why they are necessary when the wheels are on. No oth
Patrick, personally, I would put them on, but then I take the AR approach regarding my Spitfire. I don't think there is any mechanical reason that they are necessary, though. It could be they were de