[Roadsters] rear brake drums

[Fred Katz]

Ease it off by tapping against a wood block behind the fins around the drum.
By repeatedly tapping and relocating the wood block, you will eventually free
the drum. See the pictures I posted for reference.

Http://gallery.me.com/katzfred/100079

Fred - SSF, CA
66 2L
70 1600

On Jul 16, 2011, at 9:26 AM, Paul Souza <pauljsouza at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> I have a rear brake drum that will not come off.  This is the first time I
> have experienced this.  I have removed the brake line, drained the line,
tried
> tapping on it, tried to pry it off with screw drivers towards the center,
and
> tried force turning with no success in getting it off.
> I am thinking of drilling holes, threading the holes and trying to screw
bolts
> to to pry it out.  I think some of the early Datsun 510/Z's had the drums
> drilled and threaded towards the center to put bolts through to push the
drum
> out.
>
> Please send me suggestions on how to remove it.
>
> Thanks so much,
> Paul
> 69 2000
> Vacaville, CA