brake work

[50net]

Ok now moving on to the fun stuff.have 3 drums frozen on .drivers rear came off easy.other ,castle nut Frozen once i get free i can use my new toy. finally found a original drum puller! So the question is ...both front drums stuck. has anyone used a puller for the fronts?someone warned me never to use on front rear only wondering "why not? if you cant pull off by hand.any first hand advice

[67r/t4speeder]

Did you back off the shoe adjustment first?

If it wiggles around but just wont slide off it is either stuck on shoes or inner bearing race is stick on spindle.

[50net]

Tried turning adjusters no difference. If i put lug wrench between studs will turn a little with great force.removed bearings were grease good.trying to find out if i can pull with puller.if i put something to keep threaded part on spindle to keep from slipping off what other damage could be done

[50net]

No wiggle or movement

[67440Dodge]

If you're not concerned with saving the brake shoes (ie will need to get them relined), try spraying some WD40/PB Blaster into any access holes you can see where the shoes are. Then spin the drums as best as you can to if that will bust the rust bond loose.

As far as using the puller, shouldn't be an issue.

[50net]

Plan on changing shoes pistons and hoses,thought since i have it (puller)save alot of hassle and use it.just didnt want to create more problems

[48mirage]

With time and effort you will get those drums off. Clean everything up good and keep your old parts. Too often the wheel cylinder kits come with the wrong piston push rod. You might try removing the brake lines before you pull the drums. You might have some residual pressure holding the brakes in.

I don't know how you are set up for setting the new shoes but without the AAMCO 1750 Brake Gage you are in for some challenges.

[50net]

Been reading alot about going to the "last blow" to get them off.want to get a visual before placing parts order. I did see somewhere someone made a homemade gauge that went over spindle might try that ,to get shoes close as possible ,then as another put it"let nature take its course"

[50net]

Well 1 down 3 to go.i didnt have a 5lb hammer but did have 21/2 ×3ft pipe, so cheated slipped over dog bone and just started turning.when it made that Big crack sound scared the you know what out me, thought i broke something😄the next one is where castle nut is frozen hope all goes well

[50net]

removed front drums[sorry bad back, couldnt get off wiggling with tire on] used puller came right off no problems. was surprised to see shoes still have plenty of surface cylinders looked good rubbers good no leaks.only saw little grease on one shoe probably what was making grab.grease on spindle and bearings look fresh someone couple of years ago must have changed.guess just going to clean up .rubber brake lines bad will order those.heres pictures if you can see something i dont let me know