Re: Vwdiesel Digest, Vol 152, Issue 4

When mine did that after an extended park, I used a large (5 lb) lead shot hammer on them.  I started on the outside edge towards the center of the hub.  Then I went around the edges from the wheel flange towards the backing plate.  I always hit where there was material behind it, ie on the outside flange where either the hub or the braking surface is located to keep from cracking anything.

Worked for me.  Your mileage my vary.

GregM

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When I parked the truck, I was afraid of the drums rusting to the shoes. So, I intentionally did not set the parking brake. I have not looked underneath to see if the cables move or not.

I thought of the BFH idea but the drums are cast iron and I'm afraid of damaging/breaking them. Maybe a rubber mallet would work instead of the BFH? 

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Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 22:41:05 -0400
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I vote for the BFH to break the frozen drums free. 

V

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> On Sep 3, 2016, at 4:09 PM, Doug Ferguson <[email protected]> wrote:
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> I would suspect and investigate the E brake cables as being rusted up and frozen. When you look at the cables up at the front where the lever is, does it look like the inner cable is moving relative to the housing? 
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> My truck has been sitting for an extended time and the rear brakes have become secured to the drums so well that I can't break them loose by rocking the truck or trying to break it loose by slowly letting out the clutch and revving the engine. 
> What is a sure way to break the rear wheels free w/o breaking or damaging anything? 
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