brakes lockup
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brakes lockup
went wheelin yesterday and now my back left and manybe right lockup when i tap the brakes. I am guessing its prolly just mud and stuff in the drums its a 78 f250 and tricks on fixing this. also when i hit hte brakes pretty hard the truck pulls left. whats my problem and what do i need to do to get this fixed
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how do i remove my drums(back), I took the tire off and the big drum does not just slide right off do i have to take the hub off and everything or should it just slide off once tire is off. 
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Originally Posted by muddyford75
how do i remove my drums(back), I took the tire off and the big drum does not just slide right off do i have to take the hub off and everything or should it just slide off once tire is off.
if you have a 1/2 ton axle, it should just pull off.
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Yea, should be a D60 like Bremen described. Its actually pretty easy. You're supposed to have a special socket for the spindle nut but a couple good taps from a screwdriver and hammer will usually spin it right off too.
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On older vehicles, the drum will likely be rusted to the shaft. It just need a little coersion (read, 3# sledge). Tap it arond the outer edge of the drum from all directions...it will slide off eventually. I pull and clean my drums about once a year. Brake parts cleaner does a good job......but make sure you put a bucket below to catch all of the crap....it'll make a nice mess in the driveway.
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i like compressed air for getting rid of all the brake dust, just make sure you wear a mask so you dont inhale the stuff
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i like compressed air for getting rid of all the brake dust, just make sure you wear a mask so you dont inhale the stuff
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