What i have is an eaton 2 speed rear end, mechanical shift in a 36 chevy I am working on.
I have been rolling it around for months, last night i went to roll it and nothing... the drivers side brake seems to have seized up. What would have caused it to all of a sudden stop rolling? I pulled the axle out to make sure the rear end wasnt stuck between gears.. nothing...
Is there a simple way to get it moving again, i was really hoping to not pull the brakes off till next summer, i know (at least i think i know) that pulling these old drums off will be very difficult and i will probably leave the garage many times frustrated ... is there anyway i can just unbolt parts from the backing plate to get it moving?
Also can someone clearly the tech article for me see below:
If you don't have a wheel dolly, gently lower the axle and wheels onto a good creeper, taking some of the wheel weight on the creeper. Place a piece of plank or plywood on the creeper for reinforcement.Try to pull off the assembly by wiggling slightly from side to side or up and down as you pull. You might have to raise or lower the axle slightly to get it in the best position. The assembly weighs maybe 300 lbs, so be cautious.
and the second method
An alternate method is to remove the wheels leaving the hub in place. With the help of an assistant try pulling off just the hub and drum. The hub and drum weigh maybe 120 lbs.This second method is sometimes easier for the home mechanic without a dolly.
Is the only difference in approach here is that the first method has the wheels and tires on it and the second doesn't? am i missing something here?
Thanks guys/gals
Last edited by CORPO; 08/18/2009 6:54 PM.
