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Bruce in southern OH · 06-30-2024, 03:21 PM

Need info on how to separate 1940 rear drum from hub to change Wheel cylinders, thanks in advance.

meric42 · 06-30-2024, 03:32 PM

You will need to remove the drum and hub as they are held together by the wheel studs and do not separate to remove from the car. The rear ones are the hardest as you need a special puller to remove the hub from the axle taper, the nut is tightened to 200 Foot-pounds when reassembled.

This is the hub puller I and others use: https://vintageprecision.com/product...ers/index.html

Bruce in southern OH · 06-30-2024, 03:46 PM

Thank you

19Fordy · 06-30-2024, 05:48 PM

Bruce: Be sure and use the hub puller mentioned above so you don't damage your axle or drum. DO NOT USE THE OLD STYLE 3 LEGGED PULLER THAT BOLTS TO THE LUG NUT STUDS.

Bruce in southern OH · 06-30-2024, 06:33 PM

Thank you 19Forty and Meric42, now anyone have one they want to sell, here in the states rather than have another tool you use every 10 years. I have asked everyone in my area this afternoon and several suggested loosen nut and drive around and it will come loose. Well I cannot drive at this time because I have brake lines, master cylinder removed. I will ask in the Wanted Section, was hoping to have done this week. thanks again

aussie merc · 07-01-2024, 03:51 AM

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original ford style is known as drum on hub and need to be removed as one item . The modern replacements[ boiling bros /speedway] are drum over hub and can be removed with out the hub . Tools are required so dont try to shortcut you can do some real damage search the posts on here and dont be frightened to ask questions there is plenty of advise and help available

HDowse · 07-01-2024, 05:51 AM

Bruce, check on the Early V8 club site to find a club near you. If there’s a contact number call and ask about a puller. BTW, if you buy the suggested puller, you will find that you use it fairly frequently for servicing the rear brakes. Plus, you'll have many friends who will want to borrow it!

06-30-2024, 03:21 PM	#1
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,604	Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders Need info on how to separate 1940 rear drum from hub to change Wheel cylinders, thanks in advance. Last edited by Bruce in southern OH; 06-30-2024 at 03:30 PM.

06-30-2024, 03:32 PM	#2
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 903	Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders You will need to remove the drum and hub as they are held together by the wheel studs and do not separate to remove from the car. The rear ones are the hardest as you need a special puller to remove the hub from the axle taper, the nut is tightened to 200 Foot-pounds when reassembled. This is the hub puller I and others use: https://vintageprecision.com/product...ers/index.html __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

06-30-2024, 03:46 PM	#3
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,604	Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders Thank you

06-30-2024, 05:48 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders Bruce: Be sure and use the hub puller mentioned above so you don't damage your axle or drum. DO NOT USE THE OLD STYLE 3 LEGGED PULLER THAT BOLTS TO THE LUG NUT STUDS.

06-30-2024, 06:33 PM	#5
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,604	Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders Thank you 19Forty and Meric42, now anyone have one they want to sell, here in the states rather than have another tool you use every 10 years. I have asked everyone in my area this afternoon and several suggested loosen nut and drive around and it will come loose. Well I cannot drive at this time because I have brake lines, master cylinder removed. I will ask in the Wanted Section, was hoping to have done this week. thanks again

07-01-2024, 03:51 AM	#6
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,125	Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) original ford style is known as drum on hub and need to be removed as one item . The modern replacements[ boiling bros /speedway] are drum over hub and can be removed with out the hub . Tools are required so dont try to shortcut you can do some real damage search the posts on here and dont be frightened to ask questions there is plenty of advise and help available

07-01-2024, 05:51 AM	#7
HDowse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hancock, New Hampshire Posts: 393	Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders Bruce, check on the Early V8 club site to find a club near you. If there’s a contact number call and ask about a puller. BTW, if you buy the suggested puller, you will find that you use it fairly frequently for servicing the rear brakes. Plus, you'll have many friends who will want to borrow it!