Is this the same type tapered rear axle shaft and interference fit hub as on a '64??? If so, use the correct tool and, as Paul said, apply a (pneumatic) impact wrench to the (well greased) forcing screw. It WILL come off. Take all safety measures, as it can come off with a "bang". Bill & Tami Roddick '64 Imperial Crown '72 'Cuda 340 '88 Cherokee Laredo '95 Concorde -----Original Message----- From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of RandalPark@xxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:56 AM To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: IML: Rear Brake Drums on a 61 Crown I would buy the air compressor and use an impact wrench before I tried this. Paul ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm