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1973 W300 Powerwagon front brake drum removal

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Old 05-31-2014, 12:36 PM
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Default 1973 W300 Powerwagon front brake drum removal

Im trying to get the brake drum off to replace my wheel cylinder and I cant figure out how to get the drum past the manual locking hub.

 

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Looks like you have to remove the hub and hub bearing from the axle shaft.
 
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Old 06-10-2014, 11:51 AM
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Looks like you have to remove the hub and hub bearing from the axle shaft.
Pretty much sums it up. Drums up front.... Ouch. Considered converting to disc?
 



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