how do I remove the drum brake?
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how do I remove the drum brake?
I need to take the drum off of the rear axle to change out the studs. My manuel just says take off the drum but it does not say what bolts need to come off or what needs to be done to get it off. It's a 79 f-250 with a semi-floating rear axle. Please help!
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From: Indianapolis IN
If it is a D60 then remove the bolts that hold the axle in. Remove axle. then you will see a big nut remove it then there will be a washer with tabs for locking then another nut then wheel bearings.
Its similar to removing a rotor off the front.
Its similar to removing a rotor off the front.
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Would the process be the same for a Ford 9"?
I need to replace my wheel studs, but just haven't got around to it. Knowing what would be needed before hand would be nice.
Any seals need to be changed on assembly?
Not tring to steal the thread, sorry.
I need to replace my wheel studs, but just haven't got around to it. Knowing what would be needed before hand would be nice.
Any seals need to be changed on assembly?
Not tring to steal the thread, sorry.
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Cargo Master
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on the 9" the drum just slips on, all you have to do is back off the brake adjuster and slip off the drum.
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On a full floating axle, the wheel bearings carry the weight of the vehicle and the axles only purpose is to turn the wheels.
Semi-floating the axle carrys some weight and the wheel bearings also carry some weight.
A dana 60 is a full floating axle i believe, where as a 9" is a semi floating axle. I suppose a front axle like a dana 44 would be full floating because all the axle does is drive.
Semi-floating the axle carrys some weight and the wheel bearings also carry some weight.
A dana 60 is a full floating axle i believe, where as a 9" is a semi floating axle. I suppose a front axle like a dana 44 would be full floating because all the axle does is drive.
