How to pull Ford Model A rear brake drums, inspect brakes

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[mackfisher]

Dad's crescent wrench, Paul I recommend that when you're using your wrench just before you know you're going to stop tightening a bolt, say "click". Just to see the reaction from your audience.

[craigroberts]

great info. My brakes have probably not been looked at since the late 70's. I should probably have a peek at them.

[ModelAToo]

This is great Paul. I used that great brake puller last Saturday on a friend's car and he had two different kinds of rear hubs on the back. Your videos helped us a lot when we were pulling our brake hubs and inspecting and cleaning the brakes.

[JefferyHall-cttr]

Hi Paul!: Thanks for editing the previous video to help folks who want to remove and inspect their rear hubs and brakes! I enjoyed seeing it again!

[GoCorvette]

Very nice tool. For newer cars, we use a 10lb slide hammer. Have fun.

[Kybossls]

That’s a nice hub puller, last year I borrowed one from a club member. The one used is the half moon that would slip around, using a full moon spilt puller is safer and less chance of damaging the hub. Added to the bucket list. Thanks Ken

[michaelrepetto]

Hi Paul 👋 IN answer to your question my shoes are he original type riveted shoes, and the drums are cast. I also started the process for ordering that removal tool. Thanks for the tip my friend 🙂

[markchodroff]

Great job ! Pulling brake drums on some forklifts are just like yours BUT we always put a little grease on the spline or key shaft before reinstalling the brake drum, makes the next time to remove it so easy!

[albertolugo]

Great video Paul & THANK YOU AGAIN for all you do for the

[Dan-qyrg]

Good job and great idea to isolate the different task to a separate segment. It's been a while since I pulled a drum break, I think it was 4 or more years ago when my youngest son and I pulled the hay trailer drums. Those can be a real bear to get off, but you made it look easy. Thanks Paul, have a nice weekend!

[rynetakeuchi]

Didn’t you do a same video with that puller before?
I’m so happy the brakes are in good shape.

[michaellauer]

Great edit.
Just had an epiphany… You were here in Kerrville two years ago. Which was a great push for my newfound Model A rescue. Sorry I missed you. We also have the deuce gathering annually, which is cool too. We had a guy here with over 300, 000 miles on his(hotrod) 32. It was his high school Hot Rod.. We did still have a lot of Model As at that show too.
I need to find a good U of YT On replacing differential gears… also good source for gears and bearings.

[mattpowers]

Great video, Paul! Made better with the use of the adjustable wrench and your one- liners and antics! It’s so nice having the right tools for the job.

[MAFCAJim]

Great video, Paul! I think people don't inspect their rear brakes often enough because they are intimidated by removing and replacing the rear drums. As you show, it's not that hard to do. I don't know if the Mitchell hub puller will allow you to do it (if it will fit) but I recommend that people thread the axle nut back on the axle, almost all the way, backwards (flat side out instead of the castle side) and then be pressing, tapping, etc., against it when breaking the drum loose, instead of the flat end of the axle itself. (Maybe you did this and we could not see the nut.) It is easy to mess up the threads on the end of the axle when pulling, tapping, and then that nut will not want to thread back on. When the drum is off the car, besides inspecting the brakes, it is also a good opportunity to look at the grease on the rear bearing inside the hub, and possible slather a bit of new, fresh grease in on the bearing. "It can't hurt." Did you install a steel washer between the hub and the nut? I did not see one come off or go on (but I know you edit some stuff out to keep the time down). Thanks again for another helpful segment! Jim

[mnrebelever]

Funny story, when i pulled the drums off my late '31 coupe, I just had to give them a couple taps and slight prying. Came right off.

[davidadaur]

Yes Paul I have seen a Model A Took Kit. Remember I sent you a little book about tools. I happen to have all the tools that were used in the tool kits. With the exception of a C-3 Jack and I sod this. I even have proper original tool bags and instruction books for my cars. I do not want all the instruction books. The only tool that I really use is the crank, this is especially useful to set the timing. Now about eight point sockets, they are used on square nuts and bolts. Better than a twelve point socket is one with six points. I won't argue, I think wrenches sized to fit the nut are better than a crescent wrench.

[michaelrepetto]

Great video Paul 👍 Very timely I might add as I'm going to be doing a full brake job on my Fordor this coming week. Have a Great Day my friend.

[charlesdalton]

Good Saturday morning. Thank you as always, especially for the refresher and breaking things up to make it easier to find. ~ Chuck P.S. - couldn't help but notice the video in the background. Just got to rewatch it last Sunday.

[JRiddlebarger]

The model A book says to torque that axle nut to 125ft/lbs. Is that true or is just tight and alighned with the cotter pin hole good enough?

[williamforbes]

Breaking news! Paul breaks the hubs free and cleans the brakes! Now everyone break dance! 🎵