K20 Rear brake drum removal??

Discussion in '1967-1972' started by buds72chevy, Sep 17, 2005.

  1. buds72chevy

    buds72chevy Member

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    I'm redoing the brake system on my 1972 K20. All has gone well until I went to remove the rear drums from the 8 lug HD rear. Does anyone know the secret to getting the drums off??...Thanks, Bud
     
    buds72chevy, Sep 17, 2005
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  2. chevy_man_3

    chevy_man_3 Member

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    Hi, on the backside,at the bottom there should be either a rubber oval plug or a knockout for one. pull out or knockout the plug. With two flat tip screwdrivers,push the adjuster arm away from the star wheel, then back off the star wheel, this should retract the shoes so that the drum can come off.

    Vince
     
    chevy_man_3, Sep 25, 2005
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  3. CST20

    CST20 Member

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    IF IT,S LIKE MY C20 PICKUP YOU,LL HAVE TO PULL THE AXLES
     
    CST20, Oct 30, 2005
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  4. 71truck

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    i did run across a situation where there was a large "rivet" on the outside face of the drum that had to be knocked off. it held the drum to the axle. just a thought.
     
    71truck, Jan 13, 2006
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