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Hello All

Got my self a truck here in the U.K. I’m a bit confused looking at what look to be contradictory information regarding the rear brake drums. I need to replace a wheel cylinder as the bleeder bolt is rounded off. To remove the rear drums do I have to remove half shafts and hubs. I watched this on a YouTube video.

Many thanks

Regards Chris

No They must have had a stuck drum. Just remember to loosen the brake adjuster so the drums will clear the ridge created by wear of the brakes.

Check the drum area where the wheel contacts it between the lug bolts. Some drums have a flat head screw there which keeps the drum attached to the hub. Once that screw is removed (if it's there) the drum should slide off. Sometimes it's necessary to massage the assembly with a dead blow mallet to dislodge rust.
Jerry

Many Thanks that has saved me some time and worry. Many years ago I used to be quite good on the spanner’s and having had a long break, I’m terrified to touch anything. I guess I just need to dive in. I’m a bit worried at having to import everything from the states and it appears that the 3600 is just that bit more difficult parts wise.

Thanks again regards Chris

Take care of your Drums it's hard and expensive to replace them. About twice as much as 3100 drums.

Many thanks you have save me some time and worry