Re: IML: 1961 chrysler rear brakes
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Re: IML: 1961 chrysler rear brakes



You must use the correct drum puller to remove the drum. The FSM assumes that you know what this is and provides the tool number C-845. It also says "DO NOT USE A KNOCK OFF TYPE WHEEL PULLER". The procedure has been outlined here before and is fully discussed on the OIC we site. I believe that there are pictures there to illustrate the process. Light duty versions of this tool will not work. There is no other way to remove the drum. Prying on it won't work.

This can be a difficult and dangerous procedure if not done completely as instructed. Use the axle nut as a safety with the puller. Eventually, the drum will come off. Good luck on this project. It is a frequently asked about procedure. Imperials through 1964 were among the last cars to use the previously common tapered axle fit rear hub method.

Paul W.



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Sent: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:27 AM
Subject: IML: 1961 chrysler rear brakes

I just don't get it. I need to replace the brakes shoes on the rear of the car. So I jack her up put her on stands. Pull the wheels, take the pin out and unscrew the center nut.Thats it right theres nothing else to do. The wheel spins freely. I noticed it wasn't coming off so I used a drum puller. Now I used a impact wrench. It didn't take it off. Is there something here I am missing. I also tryed prying it off is that a good idea or not . How much pressure is enough and can i damage anything by doing this. Is there something or a step that I am not doing. What i don't understand is when you look in a repair book they have nothing on pulling the drum .Just how to install brakes its like the drum must fall off for you ? Until you remove the drum you cant do the brakes. so why is there nothing on it ?.Does the e-brake need to be off ?or does it matter ?why is it so hard to get off.I don't understand. Can someone give me some in site on this thank you Mark
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