Okay okay and I missing something here?
I removed the rear wheels,then using an impact driver and penetrative oil, tried to remove the set screws ( flat slotted ) one hour later...........nothing going to move.
so I've cleaned and greased everything else and put the wheels back on.
I've tried everything short of heat but working outside on the driveway isn't ideal.
now with a left hand /palm covered in blood blisters from the driver I give up for the day
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Those big slotted screws are for drum location they do not hold the drum on. There are 4 - 1/4" cap screws or counter sink bolts that hold the drum on.
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But they still have to come out ! You cannot remove the brake drum outer without removing these countersunk slotted screws
remove the slotted screws!!
The drum is not retained by them
the reverse of the threads on the slotted screws is deliberately peened to make sure you cannot remove them. You will destroy the threads in the hub if you get them moving.
Remove the 4 hex 7/16 AF bolts then strike the drum hard on the wheel face with a copper or hide mallet, whilst pulling the drum lip back towards you. This will normally shock any corrosion loose and also jump the drum over any lip caused by the brake shoes. Repeat as necessary pulling on different parts of the circumference of the drum
Simon @ SiFab.co.uk
