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Odd issue - wheel got stuck on brake/axle...

badmix

badmix

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Decided to tinker with the ole BOV today ('84 K5 Blazer). I wanted to check the rear brakes and paint the rear drums and just do an over all looksy.

Where I park my truck, the drivers side is against the curb and a small grassy area. This area has a sprinkler system. Because I dont drive my truck much , it sits in this spot for days/weeks on end. I had no problem removing the rear wheel and drum from passenger side, but I had to put extra supports under the truck so I could try and remove the wheel from the drivers side. I have never encountered a problem like this

The wheel wouldnt release from the drum and the edge of the axle. I finally got a pry bar on the back side between the drum lip and the wheel and got it to pop free. I cleaned everything up, sanded and put some paint on the drum and cleaned up the back of the rim and the inside of the rim, there was some built up rust there and painted that.

I was very surprised at the effort it took to get the wheel to release. This is why its important to do periodic maintenance on older vehicles. I was lucky that this happened now and not when it really counted. I had to go inside to get my pry bar which I normally dont carry. Without it, I may have been screwed, so now its going in the cargo box in my truck. lol.

Anyways, lesson learned.
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I used a bottle jack as support but plan to pick up another 5 ton jack and jack stands. Of course the Hi-Lift worked great as usual.

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Anytime you experience something like that, reach for this when its over. Its unbelievably effective.
Any bolt or nut I have a problem with that I am ever likely to take off again sometime gets a spray before reassembly.
I have removed exhaust manifold nuts that were put on 10 years before with some of that stuff, and they just spun right off with normal effort.

A quick spritz on the wheel hub center, and you will not need the prybar next time.

Of course, be careful about spraying it around the brakes. If you get a good coating on the brake shoes, they will last forever.
Truck won't stop, of course, but you don't have to worry about the brake shoes wearing out.............:whistle:

BTW, I have used the stuff for decades. But up until about 8 years ago, always in in a can with a brush.
And no matter how careful I was, it wound up all over me.
One day I was in a tractor supply place, and saw spray cans of it. I thought if the stuff in a can was messy, a spray can of it would be messy beyond belief.

So, I bought a can. I have a friend who also swears by the stuff, so I was going to give it to him as a joke.
Figured he would not even be able to go back in the house after he used it for the first time he would have so much on him.

Of course, fell into my own trap. Needed some, could not find my usual can, so I used some of the spray.

It was great!!. Sprayed right where I wanted it, did not get all over me or my clothes. Perfect.

Now, I only use the spray stuff.

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Ive dealt with **** like that quite a bit from this damn roadsalt they cover everything with up here in the winter time.
 
You do realize you do HAVE a prybar handy already, it's called the hi-lift jack handle (assuming it would fit somewhere in order for you to use it to pry with). Those Hi-lifts have a multitude of uses but we sometimes can forget about them being used for things other that as a jack.
 
When I was in NY most times we would have to beat the wheel off with a BFH...Probably why i always carry one now
 
I had to use a 10lb sledge to get my sons right rear off the 72. it wasnt even rusted bad.:dunno: it just wouldnt come off.
 
4X4HIGH said:
You do realize you do HAVE a prybar handy already, it's called the hi-lift jack handle (assuming it would fit somewhere in order for you to use it to pry with). Those Hi-lifts have a multitude of uses but we sometimes can forget about them being used for things other that as a jack.
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I need the flat edge of a pry bar to get on the back side of the rim, there is a small gap between the outer edge of the drum brakes and the inside of the rim.
 
Once had to use a lot of heat and a 3 jaw gear puller to pop the rear wheels off of a '91 YJ that had sat in the weeds for years in Northern Michigan. When the wheels were off before that was anyone's guess.
 
badmix said:
I need the flat edge of a pry bar to get on the back side of the rim, there is a small gap between the outer edge of the drum brakes and the inside of the rim.
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Don't pry against the drum. Best case you will warp it and have a brake pulsation. Worst case you will crack it or break off a chunk and have to buy a new one.
 
I've always had good luck hitting the tire with a bfh a few times, usually pops them right off.
 
Don't pry against the drum. Best case you will warp it and have a brake pulsation. Worst case you will crack it or break off a chunk and have to buy a new one.
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I know what you mean. When it comes to getting a stuck brake drum off, I always had the best luck when I pried the left front headlight.........:laugh:
 
I tried hitting it multi times with a big hammer, that didnt work. I can understand about the pry bar versus brake drum. But it worked and Ive put miles on it since and its fine, I picked up some anti seize and will yank the wheel again and put some on. My rear brakes have 33% left, so I figure this fall ill be doing a rear brake job, etc.
 
We have to beat wheels off of cars all the time around here, even 2 yr old one`s. Usually a BFH on the tire, or a large soft face on the inside of the wheel. I don`t really care for Never Seize in this aplication, the crap gets all over you when you yank the wheels. I use some type of grease or synthetic brake lube on the hubs, it comes off easier than the Anti Seize.
 
Aaahhhh.... to live in Florida where something like this isnt a common occurance on a brake job.
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Welcome to the world of living in the rust belt of the USA.:waytogo:
 
4X4HIGH said:
You do realize you do HAVE a prybar handy already, it's called the hi-lift jack handle (assuming it would fit somewhere in order for you to use it to pry with). Those Hi-lifts have a multitude of uses but we sometimes can forget about them being used for things other that as a jack.
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You mean they can be used for lifting the truck? :doah:

I've used mine as a steel bender, to shift my aluminum garden sheds on their concrete footing, and to winch down fence posts ... but mostly to hold down the truck, make sure it doesn't float away. :haha:

You mean I can use a Hi-Lift to actually jack the truck up? :dunno:

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