McMann
12-04-2001, 06:39 PM
Well I have been working on rebuiling this 14 bolt that I got and I am stripping off the drum brakes and putting on discs. The axle is a cab and chassis dually. Now I took the drums off and I removed the 4 bolts that hold the brakes onto the axle tubes. But the spindles are welded to the brakes it appears??? This shouldnt be should it? I thought I just needed to knock the brakes off over the spindles and I could get started with putting on the disc parts. Can someone give me soem details about this please. I've searched and searched and no luck on this. Thanks
Matt
Tx Outlaw
12-05-2001, 04:49 AM
Spindles welded to the brakes? Are you referring to the hub being stuck to the drum? If so, just pull/pry them apart.
Jakesteramalamajama
12-05-2001, 04:52 AM
STOP!
Hammah time!!!
:flipoff2:
Aggro
12-05-2001, 05:21 AM
probably a dumb question, but have you removed the axle, wheel bearing, and wheel hub yet? If not you have to do that first. If you have then rubber mallet it.:confused:
Let's Rock-it
12-05-2001, 02:24 PM
Well, welcome to the world of the full floater axles.
The spindle is attached to the axle tube so don't worry. What you need to do is take a baby sledge hammer and knock the brake drum off the hub and you will be ready for your conversion.
:p