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Does anybody have tip for removing the huge Rear
drum on my ‘53 3600?

If you do a quick search there have been a couple of similar threads lately.

Thanks-
I did find some some posts.
One thing I just realized is that this is a Huck
Brake: Adjusters are at top! And just a thin metal
flap over holes.
Anyhow, I was initially thinking- ‘No adjusters’ since I
saw no access slots at bottom.

So - this Huck Brake new to me.
Going out now to back off adjusters.
I’m posting a pic.
RA

Ronusny,

This diagram will help you 'back off' the Huck adjusters. Also, I encountered the same type of problem a number of years ago on a 1972 C10. Here's a (THREAD) with a number of good ideas for removing rusted brake drums.

Good luck,

Tnx!

Good News:
I removed the huge rear drum from my 3/4 ton ‘53.
Here’s how I did it:
1) Removed wheel cylinder bolts and pushed on unit through openings in rear brake plate. ( actually used long bar and hammer )
2) Using 2 lb hammer I repeatedly hit sides of drum until it started to move. Some of these blows were glancing so as to add a turning force.

Note: I tried Unsuccessfully backing off Star wheels - very difficult access and these were stuck. No movement here.
Use goggles and don’t crack your drum.

That is good news! Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?

Congrats!

The wheel cylinders are reproduced, but those Huck type drums are hard to find. Hopefully yours are still good.