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<blockquote data-quote="Dave70968" data-source="post: 3191450" data-attributes="member: 13624"><p>The brake cable is so loose as to be flopping around, and again, the other one turns, so I don't think that's it. [USER=43753]@xseler[/USER] , I know what you're talking about--there are two screws that hold the drum to the hub. For those not familiar with the design, the lug studs come through the back of the hub, through the hub, then the (separate) drum, then out through the wheels and lug nuts. The hub has internal splines connecting it to the axle, but is removeable. We <em>did</em> remove those screws, but they had no effect in either making it turn (for which it shouldn't matter) nor in removing it (which they would prevent were it not otherwise thoroughly stuck).</p><p></p><p>My next thought is heat. My portable propane torch is being stupid, even with a brand new gas cylinder, but if we can get it home, I'll pick up a rosebud for my oxy-acetylene torch. Frankly, I'm not sure the propane would put enough heat in a large enough area quickly enough to help, but a rosebud on acet ought to do it.</p><p></p><p>I've already resigned myself to the idea of cutting and replacing, but dad's a cheapass--his next thought is to take the whole axle off (somehow, just removing the backing plate and disconnecting the hydraulic line and e-brake cable isn't getting through to him) and soak it for a month, because that has to work!</p><p></p><p>A new drum would be $85. He'll screw around with $150 worth of half-ass non-solutions before he buys a new drum. His money, his car, his call.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave70968, post: 3191450, member: 13624"] The brake cable is so loose as to be flopping around, and again, the other one turns, so I don't think that's it. [USER=43753]@xseler[/USER] , I know what you're talking about--there are two screws that hold the drum to the hub. For those not familiar with the design, the lug studs come through the back of the hub, through the hub, then the (separate) drum, then out through the wheels and lug nuts. The hub has internal splines connecting it to the axle, but is removeable. We [I]did[/I] remove those screws, but they had no effect in either making it turn (for which it shouldn't matter) nor in removing it (which they would prevent were it not otherwise thoroughly stuck). My next thought is heat. My portable propane torch is being stupid, even with a brand new gas cylinder, but if we can get it home, I'll pick up a rosebud for my oxy-acetylene torch. Frankly, I'm not sure the propane would put enough heat in a large enough area quickly enough to help, but a rosebud on acet ought to do it. I've already resigned myself to the idea of cutting and replacing, but dad's a cheapass--his next thought is to take the whole axle off (somehow, just removing the backing plate and disconnecting the hydraulic line and e-brake cable isn't getting through to him) and soak it for a month, because that has to work! A new drum would be $85. He'll screw around with $150 worth of half-ass non-solutions before he buys a new drum. His money, his car, his call. [/QUOTE]
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