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larryt 06-05-2007 04:22:53 24.119.86.29 25641 Report to Moderator	now that yesterdays problem is resolved, the truck has set for 6-7 years and the brakes are stuck. I have freed one front brake by loosening the ajustment all the way but that hasnt worked for the other. I am afraid to pull the drum off with the shoe stuck fast. I have not got to the rear brakes yet. Suggestions please and thanks [Reply]  [Send Email]
db 06-05-2007 18:46:13 64.12.116.195 25659 Report to Moderator	Re: 46 ford pu in reply to larryt, 06-05-2007 04:22:53   Also, if you have the adjuster loose enough that it is ready to fall off, you may be able to get a pry bar through the adjusting slot and pry on the shoes away from the drum, just below the adjusters.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Jerrycpp(WA) 06-05-2007 09:50:26 216.178.55.88 25647 Report to Moderator	Re: 46 ford pu in reply to larryt, 06-05-2007 04:22:53   Be sure you have turned both adjuster nuts the proper direction, and if the machine is towable, tow it around a bit to loosen the shoe from the drum. It's quite possible the drum is so worn it has a ridge and the shoes are stuck behind that ridge. Get as much Kroil, WD-40, or whatever sprayed in every crack and cranny you can, use a mdeium hammer to shock things a bit, and keep working that drum back and forth. I wish you well on a nasty and time-consuming job.   [Reply]  [Send Email]
larryt 06-05-2007 10:32:58 24.119.86.29 25649 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: 46 ford pu in reply to Jerrycpp(WA), 06-05-2007 09:50:26   jerryccp-Thank you so much for your help. this is the most productive forum I have found. I finally have the engine running (very nicely) and Im sure I will have many more questions. Tnx agn larry   [Reply]  [Send Email]