How to Remove a STUCK Drum Brake

How to remove a stubborn brake drum. Watch how to remove a brake drum that is stuck on. I go through the steps so anyone can remove their drum brake.
In this case the drum adjuster was stuck so first try to get it off by wiggling back and forth. Then spray penetrating oil to remove rust between the drum and the seat. Then hit it with a hammer hard. This should free the drum if it is just rusted on. If the drum doesn't come off, then your brakes are probably stuck open preventing the drum from coming off. If this is the case, cut or drill out the holding pins from the back (that hold the shoes in place) and remove the screws to the brake cylinder and then pull the drum off.
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[@martymckay297]

Started in the day light and still working past sunset! Such a trooper

[@markgarcia7553]

Thank you. I was having a heck of a time getting my wife’s car rear brake drums off and found your video. I was able to get them off using a chisel from the backside like you showed with the crowbar. Thank You Much!

[@MrMariotwo]

It's about time somebody actually shows how long it takes to do something. I'm tired of seeing people taking things off so easily. They just want to make you feel inferior for not being able do it as quick as they do. You always run into time-consuming things that Don't go right when working on your car. Thanks Chris for showing the real-time it takes to do something. This took all day!

[@nalgas5569]

This video was to show how long it takes to do a job when you dont have any clue what you are doing. He is using carpentry tools on a God damn brake job

[@Dozav7]

@@nalgas5569 - the hammer didn’t matter, but you do you.

[@renedrudge4673]

Just do it the right way.and if you don't know find a manual.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Sounds like a personal problem, mario.

[@josephquinn8019]

@@Dozav7 you ever see a claw fly of a hammer due to the vibration of hitting metal. I did as a kid. and I did it. try not being so ignorant

[@oliverjd26]

Thank you for having the patience to do this video. It has greatly helped me with my brake drums this afternoon!!!

[@robertvinscent6568]

VERY first step; Back off the adjustment on the shoes, then everything else you did.

[@mikethomas8720]

I was gonna say that. TONS of effort to avoid using a brake spoon (or screwdriver) for 2 minutes

[@genericusername1365]

He says in the video that doing that didn't work, so that's why he's showing these other methods.

[@scottfirman]

I did that too. Had a 78 chevy Nova both siezed on. I had to cut the drums into pieces with an angle grinder and cut off wheel and a chisel between each stud. I didnt a have a torch, just a propain type like he used. I have never ran into another one like that since eather.

[@brass3161]

1. Get a drum brake adjuster tool (very cheap n EXTRA Useful $8? ). 2. Put car up on jack stands n wear safty glasses. 3. Adjust th brakes by removing th oblong grey/black rubber adjuster hole cover boot on backside of drum. 3. Use brake tool pry portion or longish standard tip screwdrvr n stick in hole against th 20-30 star pointed brake adjuster wheel. Use flashlite to see star wheel. 4. Spray rust ease or lube onto star wheel. Looks like a cowboy spur. 5. N it is usually reverse threaded so tighten by prying up n or down n this will allow th shoes room 2 come back closer 2 each other. Releasing them, usually. 6. Now banging on th outer edge of th drum in a cross/star pattern will release th shoes from stuck open-against th drum's inner surface to free of th drum. 7. Once done u will need to re-adjust ur brakes. Get to a safe open space. Drive in reverse n hit brakes hard enough for a slight skid. This will re-adjust rear drum brakes on most cars. Safty first fun second.

[@kaffetrakter4174]

Some cars doesnt have access hole for the adjuster, for example toyota yaris

[@armyreaper63]

for one thing... dont use a claw hammer... use a Big hammer and hit it like it owes you money

[@armyreaper63]

+TheAstro30 put the lug nuts on and run them down flush with the end of the stud... that way if you hit 1 chances are you won't damage it.. or just a normal nut if they have them stupid caps on the lug nuts

[@0num4]

+james oldham Good tip, even if I never use it. I figure if I really screw something up, the cost will teach me a lesson in better hammer-swinging precision :)

[@okiebass1390]

+james oldham the bigger the better. in this case a 3lbs hammer wouldve done the job.

[@billhyslop117]

+imsolucky81 You boys forget the drum was wiggling the whole time. I would have cracked the bleeder. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@armyreaper63]

+Bill Hyslop not sure what you would be hoping to do with opening the bleeder?

[@hualni]

This is probably a small thing, but I appreciate the fact you don't use foul language in your videos. So many people do, and it is so unnecessary. This looked like a total bear to complete, and you did it with class. Kudos! I can't wait to see new videos.

[@chrisfix]

+Joey Mele Thanks a lot! I make my videos family friendly because I want to encourage everyone to learn how to fix their car!

[@hualni]

+ChrisFix I got to thinking about the stuck brake drum. Do you think a 2x4 across the wheel studs, and 2 adjustable clamps, one on each side of the back of the drum and over the surface of the 2x4 would give enough leverage to pop the drum loose? I don't know if there is enough surface on the back of the drum to bite. Obviously what you did worked, because you fixed this car like a boss.

[@lovetogolf4184]

+Joey Mele Agreed!!

[@patrickflohe1193]

Joey M A 4X4 will bend less than a 2X4. Better yet, a piece of steel, with clamps.

[@wiggyb854]

You got more patience than me, I had to have a little laugh, you started with daylight and ended up with a light.😂

[@demodemo9698]

Thank you for the transparency. You could’ve easily edited this video and made it look easy much appreciated

[@aydanangus]

Wow chris sounds cronical depressed in his older videos.

[@JustAnotherCarChannel]

I think all this led to his current, *HEY GUYS, CHRISFIX HERE*

[@Akyomi777]

ik right

[@Dan-gu4bg]

haha no shit

[@user-bg2oi4bz3p]

He's making money now. Money can lift one out of depressing poverty.

[@iwillbeCD]

ofc.. he knew he had to spend alot of hours to get this off XD Seriously it went from day to night!

[@jasosmurray137]

I mean it was useful. It made me realize that I had my ebrake on

[@chrisfix]

Haha that happens to the best of us sometimes!

[@Outdoorcookwarereviews]

Smae here🙄😂

[@reanash2096]

@@chrisfix replying to a 7 year old video, my man chris...need more people like you

[@askaboutRudyV]

Haha me too (hashtag, hahahaha)

[@blocko0780]

Lol innit

[@godygody8991]

What I like from this video is that you never give up, look like it took some time but you finally did it 💥

[@chrisfix]

Took a few hours but I got it!

[@zlette]

@ChrisFix replying to a 4 month old comment on a 7 yo video. Nice!

[@MrBigfigga]

It's so funny watching his videos from 7 years ago and then from recently. He's so much more melancholy in his old videos. Then his new ones he's super upbeat and excited 😆

[@chrisfix]

Used to not be as excited to film haha

[@MrBigfigga]

@@chrisfix yeah can definitely tell lol. Love the videos man. Thank you.

[@MojoPup]

Great videos! The camera work in particular is excellent. They're nice and clear, zoomed in when needed, and you don't prattle on needlessly, but get to the point...really appreciate that. Thanks...

[@kaushikaithal]

I really like all your videos.Very detailed and unpretentious.Awesome mate.Keep up the good work

[@DorkyThorpy]

Woah, that looked like a battle man, well done for sticking at it.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@rustytrident8282]

Man respect for being so calm hours later in the video just to take a drum brake off. I would of been yelling at the camera😂

[@bruceg1845]

seemed to work late into the night

[@rupert1124]

Excellent video. You covered lots of ways of dealing with the problem. And you encouraged lots of other guys to give up some of their knowledge too. Nice one man. Thanks

[@chrisfix]

+Rupert Leanna thanks

[@OneDollarNoHoller]

It was encouraging for me to see that you started out while it was daylight and that you were still trying to get them loose when it had actually become dark outside. I often encounter situations like this (e.g., rear drums on my 1st gen Mazda RX-7) and I have often wondered if I was doing something wrong or overlooking an easier way to do it. But, here I see that it even happens to the best of mechanics. That was very helpful from a mental and motivational standpoint. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@richardsmoker2603]

Thanks for making it real and showing all of the possible problems, mine is being very stubborn but now I won't give up 👍

[@joseortiz-nf9qz]

Man! you really have the patience to do something like that. I would have it hit it like my biggest enemy. Thank you for taking the time to filmed a video like that.

[@jimmg8994]

Dude- That looked Like it took all day... and it always does for me too. Thanks for the tips.

[@johngregg8326]

Great video with excellent step by step procedures starting from most easy to most difficult 😎

[@chrisfix]

+John Gregg thanks John

[@lukelorusso154]

This dude has way more patience than I could possibly ever have.

[@jeremyknox2207]

let just start off by saying you are my favorite DYI guy on you tube. i have followed alot of your videos in all my car repairs, details paint and etc. Just got my rear drums off thanks to your video. i had the same issue and used a pry tool to get those stubborn drums off

[@anonmous5916]

don't you hate that?? you working on the car and don't finish before night time.

[@numberpirate]

I actually really dislike working on cars in the morning and with project cars of mine I always dig in around 7pm and stop at midnight.

[@Sea-rx3bh]

True. But I admire how chris still does this while recording! Superb effort

[@nicholassanjayowo8955]

I like to work in the evenings when it is cool outside. But I do hate when it turns night and I am still not done.

[@exsicario]

Oh I hate that and you finished with your back broken. ..

[@robertking3130]

There is also the problem if it rains and you're outside, can't move the car of course and a puddle forms right where you need to be. The other thing is you can be at a crucial stage and you're called for dinner.

[@chrisfix]

***** You can rent a puller from any of the major parts stores and save you the pain of getting the drum off. If you cant get the puller, then definitely try this! Let me know how it goes!

[@JamesWernicke]

Good call about the puller. Saved me so much frustration and probably some additional damaged parts.

[@vishvgittrivedi6380]

was that your 1995 Ford Windstar ChrisFix?

[@OfficialSNIxn]

Pullers are a life saver. I was doing front suspension and the strut was stuck so I had to take the whole spline out and whole disk and many times they get stuck so a puller is very useful

[@gregjohnson5443]

I used a puller also. it was so much easier than drilling and all that banging. the drum builds up a lip because the shoes wear away the drum. the lip keeps the drum from coming off.

[@chaoszombie9995]

+vishvgit trivedi yes it was

[@mlmiks]

Your doing a great job Cris. I love watching your vids. To all you know it alls. Make your own videos. If your so genius. Cris keep it up👍

[@jahsehgekyume2050]

bro thanks alot man it actually work alot of respect to you and blessing over you and your family thanks alot

[@karelstastnik5430]

Hi guys. As my experience goes in 95% of cases it is always break shoes issue. By the time the break shoes create a groove inside the drum break surface and as result they stuck wide open. Also it always leaves a kind of lip as Chris mentioned so it is almost impossible to pull the drum off. Try to adjust the break shoes and if it does not work use just brute force - it will come out. Sometimes there is one or two holes in the drum forehead with thread inside. You can use some old screw screwing in that hole while the screw pushes against the hub and pulling drum of the hub.

[@LockieNZ]

Man, really missing that modern day ChrisFix energy! Hahah

[@chrisfix]

Wasn't as excited to film back then as I was now!

[@JayBlankenship2692]

This helped me so much with my square body. Thanks

[@michaeldevito5575]

Hi Chris fix. Thanks for all your auto fix videos. I'm 72 and no longer do to much work on even my own car. Back in the day though stuck drums were the norm this how we handled this problem. you did well but forgot to use penetrating oil in the part of the drum around the hub where to wheel bearing is you did the lugs but not the hub Spinning the drum to make sure the brakes were not engaged is also needed which you did. Back in the day I also use a 2 or 3 pound mini sledge hammer and tapped the brake drum on its edge closest to the hub where the wheel bearings are and that would also break the drums grip on the axle hub. In essence. A stuck drum. First spin the drum make sure brakes are not applied or holding the drum. Then with penetrating oil spray the lug stud holes and the hub on the axle that the drum sides onto. Then with a 2 or 3 lb mini sledge hammer tao around the drums edge closest to the hub on the axle the drum slides over. Now the drum should easily slide right off. Thanks again. Chris. Fix keep up your great work.

[@itsdefinitelytrue7600]

It's always nice to know tricks like this and it's really great that you're helping the world🚘⭐👍

[@vg8332]

this is like 100% BADASS Drum for ever...love your videos Chris...BIG LIKE

[@takumifujiwara6530]

thank u so much for this!! your vids have been helping me for years both in my shop and with side work

[@niteowlboy3648]

Thanks bro you save my life .i was having a hard time i was going to call a mechanic he was going to change me 90dlls.thanks again

[@SSYoung125]

Hey Chris fix I like your video and I'm so glad to see that somebody else has a difficulties with simple fixes to

[@doranvee5944]

You spent some time on this. It went from daylight to complete night while you worked. Congrats!

[@andreaspavlosgreece]

U really tried hard on this...good job following your steps right now thanks!!!

[@kfirlavi7674]

You have saved me. I tried the bolts method, but it didn't budge. Then I sew your video, and used the oil method. This made the drum loose. Thanks.

[@billthompson5644]

You did it ALL WRONG.... You should have went to MIDAS or FIRESTONE. They would've charged YOU $ 4800.00 for a whole"NEW" rear axle, told you they had to "special order it", and charged you up the @$$ for shipping. But then after you left ,they would have done the exact same thing that you did.

[@dw4940]

bill thompson they must suggest upsell for extra commission. Most everyone knows not to go to Midas but a friend didn’t know better and bout fell over when he got the estimate on simple brake job! They tried to say his frame was cracked too. Asked the guy to show him and what he pointed out was the edge of weld bead. Total BS.

[@kevinmetcalf6371]

Lmao sooooo true they got my sister like that.. Then she sued and actually won

[@deaghlanfinn-kelly9296]

This video gives people encouragement for here we see real life scenarios, were a whole day going into the evening is used tackling this issue. other videos make everything so clean and sterile where no problems can befall the DIYer, This is the reason I like the videos by Chris and if it was not for the fact that I am disabled I would definitely be a proud patron for the videos Chris produces are informative and real life.

[@gilbertsalvaleon5900]

Ok Chrisfix,now I know how to remove a stuck drum brake,very knowledgeable video tutorial.

[@stormrider8236]

Good video Chap, thanks for some good suggestions and inspiration.

[@joevignolor4u949]

It's usually the ridge of rust that builds up around the inside of the drum that holds the drum on. What I do is I remove the drums once a year to inspect the brakes at inspection time. Then before putting the drums back on I use a Dremel tool with a grinding wheel to grind off the rust and get rid of the ridge. As such the ridge never gets too high and my drums never get stuck and they always slide right off. Removing the drums annually also prevents the drums from rusting to the hubs.

[@MrCROBosanceros]

I always brush the hubs with thin coat of Anti-Seize lubricant.

[@aironnoles5588]

I think his drums had a ridge and seized wheel cylinder .

[@jrm163]

👍

[@johngoldsberry3976]

I've been working on cars for 45 years and I never drilled the anchor pins out

[@kwitwerikok8o863]

Never saw that either.

[@rooftopvoter3015]

Shrink brake shoes all the way in by backing off adjuster is the first thing you do, even if brake drum has lip on it from brake shoe wear, it will clear that edge. Wailing and flailing on it to the midnight hour ain't the way you get it off. A claw hammer?? Movement early on means it is catching, heat was not required. Nice brake shoes by the way, throw the drums out as they are probably way beyond the max diameter now anyway. This has to be taking place in northern climes; never have this in Florida.

[@Dooguy]

@@epic_smoke5203 ya thats great IF you had the drum off...hence the video

[@mz35z]

Genius. The only thing that worked for my 78 continental. Thanks again, chris!

[@kevinnails5598]

Thanks man! I’m new to changing shoes. I’ve only worked with pads. I didn’t know the E brake had to be off.

[@user-kt2hb8xr3p]

بارك الله فيك اخي

[@Vivzi]

Man the way you say hey guys chrisfix has changed allot!

[@mfma1970]

Depression version

[@Vivzi]

Muhammad Faris HAHAHAH IM DYING

[@johnjude2685]

Today my son mentioned your videos and agree you young man are exilent and probably the best help one you tube. I hope you realize that your skills are helping many fixes and keep our autos on the road safely Thanks for Teaching Sir

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeffspaeth9904]

You Rock son ... To the point and complete... I had to go your way. Thank you!

[@jamescaison7694]

First thing I learned in a high school metal working class was not to use a claw hammer to strike solid hardened metal. The face of the hammer head is case-hardened and could release shrapnel and caus eye injury. Use a heavy dead-blow hammer and, like on another post, "hit it like it owes you money. BTW, all that heating towards the outer edge of the drum is unnecessary. The fused part is towards the center where the axel flange mates to the drum and at the hole where the two are centered.

[@Ripdizzle01]

James Caison I’ve ruined bearings by using a torch for too long.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

A good heavy slide hammer on the inside lip on the drum works very well also!

[@chrisfix]

+Jarno Saarinen Great tip! Thanks!

[@chrissupport]

THANKS. Great video on the "final solution" of drilling the pins/loosening cylinder. Never seen shoes that bad. I'm trying to find out how to turn the adjuster on a 93 GMC 1500... access appears to be two slots ~halfway up backing plate. Will do this if comes to it. At least drums loose from hub now.

[@leahwells5692]

Spent an hour with a hammer and then got the drum off in 30 seconds. Thank you Chirs. Wish I watched this first x

[@sarbg35]

I know it's a bad idea but hitting it a lot harder usually works

[@AlexGreenwoodUkulele]

How's it a bad idea? Not gonna put more force through it than hitting a pothole at 40.

[@robertkorn]

Not a bad idea at all, 20 years of working in the shop and that's how it's done. I come from the salty regions of the northeast, rust is a killer. You get large rust ridges keeping the drum from slipping over the shoes, even backing off the adjusters won't help (and they are usually rusted anyways). Between that and the drum rusting to the hub, the big hammer is the only answer.

[@AlexGreenwoodUkulele]

@@robertkorn And then you get these ones where you can't actually get to the adjusters. Fun fucking times. :P

[@brass3161]

1. Get a drum brake adjuster tool (very cheap n EXTRA Useful $8? ). 2. Put car up on jack stands n wear safty glasses. 3. Adjust th brakes by removing th oblong grey/black rubber adjuster hole cover boot on backside of drum. 3. Use brake tool pry portion or longish standard tip screwdrvr n stick in hole against th 20-30 star pointed brake adjuster wheel. Use flashlite to see star wheel. 4. Spray rust ease or lube onto star wheel. Looks like a cowboy spur. 5. N it is usually reverse threaded so tighten by prying up n or down n this will allow th shoes room 2 come back closer 2 each other. Releasing them, usually. 6. Now banging on th outer edge of th drum in a cross/star pattern will release th shoes from stuck open-against th drum's inner surface to free of th drum. 7. Once done u will need to re-adjust ur brakes. Get to a safe open space. Drive in reverse n hit brakes hard enough for a slight skid. This will re-adjust rear drum brakes on most cars. Safty first fun second.

[@Jigaboo123456]

In 40 years of fixing cars I've encountered plenty of brakes (and wheels) that are stuck and I've been in very well equipped workshops or stuck in in the street with very little. A very easy fix for wheels binding on to the drum is just solid. loosen the wheel nuts a couple of turns and drive the car at about 5-10 mph for about 20 yards, and turn the steering wheel a little the bumping and the forces acting on the wheel will loosen it easily. For the drums, take out the countersunk-head drum retaining screw or screws that are on the outside of the drum between the studs, put the wheel back on 2-3 turns loose and again, drive a few yards and turn the steering wheel both ways and the drum will be loosened enough for you to start wrestling it off. You may have to loosen the nuts even more if, as in this clip, the brake shoes have a wear ridge. Make sure you don't go very fast and you have a clear road,

[@doglegjake6788]

thanks for sharing your experience that is a great idea and its so simple , i cant believe i never figured that one out lol thank you so much for an awesome great idea its one im gonna keep in my tool box like one of my favorite tools my brain ,, its really the simple things that fix the worst problems and you really added a lot and i apreciate it thanks again !!!!!!!! when i learn a new mechanic trick for a hard to solve problem i will let you know thats what its all about !! thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!

[@JeromeBill7718]

back and forth

[@MrTravisAl]

Is this for front, or rear drums? You mention 40 years and your mention turning the steering wheel, so it makes wonder and want to be sure.

[@AnonYmous-qg4ph]

Jay Igaboo Thats how you screw up your wheel studs.

[@splash5974]

@@MrTravisAl The side to side movement causes the drum to loosen, because of the force being applied.

[@UnluckySeven]

Looking at doing my drum breaks. Just found this very old video. That introduction was so lack luster from what I'm used to. Caught me off guard. Still a helpful video!

[@burtblyleven3011]

So inventive, no one anywhere ever tryed those methods.

[@sheriethomas9931]

The first thing you do with when removing rear drums is to back off the adjustment to move the lining away from the drums. We learnt that at school.

[@chrisfix]

Sherie Thomas Thanks for sharing! When your adjuster is seized, this is how I got it off.

[@coypatton3160]

But with new vehicles almost all being 4 wheel disc drum brake work apparently is not taught. Not once did he address the adjustment screw. He also fid not show spraying down the center hole which is much more likely to to rust and hold. He did increase the amount of cost of a break job. However this one looked to have been ignored for much too long.

[@jimmg8994]

Sherie Thomas How do you do thar?

[@dirtyaznstyle]

Coy Patton He mentioned trying the adjustment but when the adjustment screw is broken it’s a moot point. In my experience the wheel hub fits snugly in the slightly recessed area in the center of a brake drum/rotor. It’s between the outside edge of the wheel hub and the inside edge of the recess that corrosion causes a drum/rotor to become stuck. Usually the flat face of the hub has very little corrosion and the center bore of the drum/rotor doesn’t have enough surface area contact to make it as difficult to pop loose.

[@michaelmclernon4929]

I believe he already mentioned that the adjusters were seized (rusted) solid.

[@royd2524]

Allot of times on drum breaks the shoes wear a groove which leaves a lip where the shoes were not contacting. The shoes will expand to fill the gap on auto adjusting break drum systems. Which will keep the drums from pulling off. You did right to loosen the adjusters off. But still sometimes it's still hard to get them off. They will spin and wiggle but still sometimes they will be locked in the groove that has been worn into the drum. It just takes some beating and pulling and usually they will come off. I wouldn't drill the shoe retainer pins. Just pry, pull, and just a mallet or hammer and they will come off. Yes it takes allot of work.

[@chrisfix]

That's pretty much what happened here!

[@BlankBrain]

I couldn't drill the pins either. I tried using a torch to anneal the steel to make it softer. That did nothing. I bought a carbide bit for about $7, and it worked! (Just leaving this comment for anyone else that has trouble with the pins.)

[@2getsteph]

This really works mine hadn’t been off in twenty years

[@jfinaz99]

I had the exact same problem 20 yrs ago, wore a lip on the drums that prevented removal. Unfortunately, after finesse failed, I let the pent-up gorilla out. Most memorable was the frustration and cursing I was experiencing, like I wasn't even myself. My neighbor across the street walked over and asked if I was OK. That brought me back to my senses. Too bad your video was around then. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisfix]

***** Do you mean the rear shoes are keeping the drums from coming off? Or is it rear disc brakes on your car?

[@hildasummers533]

+ChrisFyesix

[@thebad300]

mini sleg or large ball-peen hammer and you can also wedge ever bigger tools and pry thr drum away

[@buckmajor]

Hey Chris, could I use WD40 for the penetrating fluid?

[@burningleaf7557]

I've used that Kano stuff he's using, and it's a unique product - WD40 is not the same thing

[@rickyshan4327]

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[@SuperProdigys]

Don't be afraid to hit the Drum harder.... it's thick metall, if u would just Bring a real seldge hammer, and Hit harder around the Drum and (between the Studs) u almost never have to hit it from behind. Keep the videos up !

[@SuperProdigys]

Dosen't matter how hard u hit on the drums, it will handle it. And will come off much easier.

[@cgrscott]

Thanks. The brake seepage/loosening spray chemical helped the drum respond the the hammer and I was able to work it off. You saved me a midnight trip to the auto parts store to buy two 8 x 1.25 bolts, since my drums have the two threaded wholes for that method. I did not have to buy the 8 x 1.25 bolts after all.

[@Cavemaaaan]

EXCELLENT!!! I have a 66 Chevelle witha stuck wheel ( been sitting for ten years or more). Your tip of drilling the pad-retaining pins and removing the two brake-cylinder bolts should be the ticket for me :) My only possible next-nemesis is if the wheel bearing is seized. If that's the case, I can use my hydraulic-jack handle with some good chain laced through the holes on the wheel and apply downforce (me at 230lbs hehehe) Thanks for reminding me about drum brakes - it's been too long since I worked on 'em :) Dan Gibbs :)

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

[@garyalexander7674]

Use a bigger hammer. Use PBS blaster works great. Dont peck at it, hit it harder

[@dvk578]

Lol, HULK SMASH

[@lancemarty6078]

Pb blaster 🤘

[@Andy588tt]

Before attempting to do this safety first the guy didn't mention he had already fitted a safety axel stand and had the trolly jack in place as well fantastic The safety features was there but not mentioned. The problem was the brake shoes were expanded to far into the brake drums which are worn and the shoes are not allowing the drum to slide of. Using releasing fluid is great but the hammer used is to small I think before any hammer is used protect your eyes use safety goggles! rust bits will go everywhere. Use a large ball pain hammer don't tickle it with a claw carpenters hammer hitting at alternative side blows will remove it Remember if the lip inside the drum is to deep the drum will have to be replaced anyway. Andy

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips. I dont mention the safety stuff you need to do to get to that point because that is not my job. I was just explaining different methods of getting the drum off. There is too much liability involved in telling people how to jack up a car and use a jack stand and stuff. As for the hammer, I didnt want to damage the bearing with a larger hammer so I just stuck with the little hammer to show how to break the drum free from the hub (it was rusted together). Thanks

[@pennywisetheclown9090]

Great vid chris as usual. I am flat rate, so the torch for a few minutes and knock the snot out of that drum with a soft face mallet. 2-3 good swings that thing breaks loose every time

[@billas86]

Hello Chris! Nice and good job your videos helped me a lot! well i would like you to make a video in which you replace drum brake with brake caliber break! keep up the good work andgreetings from Greece

[@mattk970]

Man that drum cover put up a fight. Persistence paid off though. Nice job.

[@chrisfix]

+Matt K Thanks Matt!

[@mattk970]

Thank you for the great videos.

[@noxious89123]

Drum cover? It's just a drum. No cover. That thing? That's the drum.

[@baldeepsingh9736]

Chris fix can you make a video about how to remove a seized wheel?

[@billbearback2591]

great video thanks for sharing , ive had similar when the surface of the drum where the shoes run is worn down lower creating a lip so no matter how you pull the shoes just stop the drum coming off , your solution of undoing the wheel cylinder and removing the shoe retaining pins is key in the end , sometimes you can grip the pin head with vice grips and force twist them to pull out without drilling the head off ,, cheers big ears

[@cgrscott]

Good job, ChrisFix.

[@wrzl1675]

In all my decades I’ve never seen a drum stuck that bad. Good thinking on figuring that one out

[@chrisfix]

It was pretty frozen!

[@xLPDz]

Thank you toyota for having those screw holes in the drum saved me big time

[@josephg.3370]

What size and tpi bolt do need for that?

[@xLPDz]

@@josephg.3370 M8x1.25

[@josephg.3370]

You're awesome! Thank you so much!

[@xLPDz]

@@josephg.3370 This was on an 03 corolla, I don't know if bolts are different on other models.. Check toyota nation dot com forum

[@elydoug]

Thanks Chris. Your videos are focused, complete and perfectly paced.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@mowman7777]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@martyvandatta3524]

Wow.. I've had my share of seized drums, but nothing anywhere near that bad. Great tips for the worst case scenario!

[@noellfrilles]

man you just have to whack it real good and it should just come right off. stop whacking it like you're using a purse bruh.

[@chrisfix]

+Noell Frilles thanks for sharing your tip.

[@brianw4brian]

Noell Frilles sometimes the drum gets micro cracks around the stud holes.

[@porgame6537]

Noell Frilles

[@MrEricblane]

Sometimes you just gotta whack it with your tip.

[@imnota]

Except one of my dad's friend did that once and broke the fucking drum, the center was still attached.

[@ajs622]

Nice trick on drilling the pins. I've wondered what you would have to do if the adjuster wheel was froze up. I've never had that much trouble getting drums off but I know the potential for it is there. I'll add that one to my bag of tricks. I just hope I never need to use it.

[@Omar-tl4hu]

Thanks for this video! I am doing this now and the last thing I’m doing now is removing the bolts on the wheel cylinder. Hopefully it just all falls apart lol

[@jamescourier1545]

For drums that are stuck on because of corrosion/rust, an oxy/fuel torch is the best solution to this problem IMO. Simply heat between each stud for a few seconds- and the drum will expand a tiny bit when heated. Then tapping with a big hammer will release the drum. Works every time! :-D

[@walkerduncalf8630]

Thank you man, this saved me so much time, they were stuck on and nobody in the shop could get them off, ran the torch in between the studs and smashed it a hammer twice and pop, they came right off

[@jamescourier1545]

​@@walkerduncalf8630😃😃😃

[@joevignolor4u949]

I remove my rear drums once a year at inspection time to check the shoes. While the drums are removed I grind off any lip that may have formed on the drum during the previous year. I never have any trouble getting the drums off. They always just slide right off.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Ridiiiooo]

I thought you said ear drums 😂

[@waynesmith7214]

Wonderful video. Helped me out immensely! Thank you!!

[@NoName-fy9rz]

My mechanic just hit the drum like there's no tomorrow

[@Ginoeugen88]

the hammer always does the job... a biger hammer

[@Ginoeugen88]

@TOM ALWAYS!!!

[@geordiepupcelia1980]

Back the brakes off in the adjustment hole.

[@ralphhundall7286]

reaeshoes

[@maricarmenvalladares8795]

You are the best, Chris!

[@jonneil7169]

Thanks for this video! 2001 subaru forester w/ one stuck drum. couldn't get adjuster to loosen brakes and was at my wits end. What a great idea, drilling out pins and disconnecting wheel cylinder! I thought i was going to have to cut it off...somehow...will be trying as soon as the rain lets up.

[@jonspaulding7053]

Screwdriver on each end of the Hub and just pull forward and it'll come loose you have a ridge on your drum that's holding the brakes it's not allowing the brake shoes to go by

[@BRField]

exactly it's the ridge (the part of the drum surface that the brakes shoes don't wear out, loosen the brakes adjuster all the way!

[@galactica5]

90 percent of the drum brakes being disassembled are not stuck at the studs, they are stuck at the center hub. They rust tight there especially in the "rust belt" states.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@brass3161]

Yeah so spray lube th drum rite near th axle cap n hit it enough that heat from hammer blows break loose th rust grip.

[@jac6362]

Usually there is a ridge cut into the edge of the drum from the brake shoes. The shoes are expanded out and can stop the drum from sliding off. Given the movement at the studs and at the center bore, I suspect that this is where the resistance is coming from.

[@rooftopvoter3015]

Nevr Seez around hub prevents this

[@hotrodray6802]

The center hole is precise and keeps the drum shoe surface at the specific radius so there is no pulsation. Easily rusts.

[@joseisaacleivavargas5970]

This is a ritual thank you ChrisFix🙏

[@VonFowler-fw3yh]

Chris, Ive had many a drum stuck on especially my old 40s -60s army trucks. I spray the oil yes, but I take an air chisel type tool, without the chisel attachment of coarse and insert a flat blunt attachment and vibrate the area between the studs and it always has come off. I coat the contact area between the drum and hub with anti seize to make sure it never happens again.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sendmemes5474]

This is the only car channel I like usually o just watch dirtbike videos

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the support

[@michaeltyre38]

How about backing off on the brake shoes to get by the lip worn into the drum 🤷‍♂️

[@ronmurphy2069]

You are a good man Chris

[@MrCbell57]

Most people that attempt auto mechanic work as diy don’t have the right tools. So this actually makes great info about how to get things done even if you are short a hub puller, air pressure, ball peen shop hammer, and other mechanical tools needed to do this quicker. Great work bro. This will help so many people. I’ve seen some of the. Eat auto body pros using claw hammers to pull studs and remove dents in half the time of others using correct tools. A tool is a tool. Using what you got accounts for the tenacity needed to work on Cars, period. Unless a professional and doing b J’s all day everyday . These jobs can sometimes take an entire afternoon to restore. Staying with it is the key. Never give up.