Back off shoes. E-brake off.

Try to slip some penetrating oil between flange and drum.

Clean are between axle stub and drum opening.

Heat.

Banging. Perimeter and face.

More heat and banging.

Beer.

Repeat the next day! --- ;^)

Neil.

On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 8:21 AM, Ben Cichowski <aquasheck@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I tend to breeze through the "difficult" stuff and then have trouble with the "easy" stuff.
>
> Does anyone have a good tip for removing the brake drums (I have an 88 Vanagon).
>
> I typically just give a few bangs around the outside and off the drum comes....maybe I didn't bang enough (started getting self conscience as it was midnight and I didn't want to wake the neighbors)
>
> But, if anyone has a better tip, please share.
>
> Cheers,
> Ben
> '88 Wolfsburg ej22
>
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