Just guessing here, but I think the adjusters are part of the brake cylinders, and if you use heat it may mess up the seals in the cylinders. But if you're replacing the cylinders, then use whatever method necessary to get the adjusters off. Or do replacement wheel cylinders come with adjusters? ohwell


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.