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Subject:Re: Rear Brake Drums
From:Darrell Boehler
Date:Thu, 26 Oct 2000 07:10:06 -0500

Hi Volks,
      Use a big punch and 2-3 pound hammer. Hit / tap very smartly  in a
circular pattern between the lug bolts. It works, even for those of little
faith.  What this does is puts a dimple on the inside of the drum forcing it
off the axle.
    The 46 mm axle nut remover (stamped out)  that you hammer has never
failed me. I have broken a 3/4 inch breaker bar using a 10 foot pipe for
added leverage.  The one you hammer on simply works.
Darrell