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Mar 17, 2012 | 04:57 PM

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that_guy

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Originally Posted by coreybv

LOL... Of course. Did that before even trying to pull the hub. (Think I mentioned that in my original post.) And, of course, no parking brake. I've done a brake job or two, just never seen a drum stuck on this tight.

maybe your drums are worn alot and the linings couldn't get over the lip that was created? At least you got them off.

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Originally Posted by DomsDodgeDingo

I've thought about swapping the rear drums in my 00 to discs. I hate drums as much as you do. My 08 Sebring has drums and I just don't get it.... You'd think a "luxury" brand like Chrysler would have 4 wheel discs

I want to do that eventually too, when I have money of course (if that ever happens). and DAMN! drums on an 08, wtf?

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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He said he backed the shoes off before he tried pulling them.

What he is talking about is the seporation between the axle end plate and the drum. I feel his pain, they never like to come off for me either. I hope you put anti-seize on that contact point to aid in removal next time, if ever.

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I don't know who invented drum brakes, but if that ******* is still alive could somebody give him a good solid kick in the nuts for me?

ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!!!

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hydrashocker

What he is talking about is the seporation between the axle end plate and the drum. I feel his pain, they never like to come off for me either. I hope you put anti-seize on that contact point to aid in removal next time, if ever.

Ah, I misunderstood what he was saying. Yeah that can be bitch.
+1 on the antiseize

In the defense of the guy that invented drums, they were high-tech for the day, but they really can be a pain in the *** and I share the frustration with you guys

Last edited by that_guy; Mar 18, 2012 at 05:36 PM.