Drum on wheel cannot be removed

[jojobetty]

My son has been trying to change remove the drum on the rear wheels to change the rear break shoes. The nut to remove the drum is stuck fast. Tried WD40 etc., over sometime but still won't move. Can anyone help with this. Thanks.

 

[Stivino]

What make and model of car is it?

 

[Snooper]

It could be a Left Hand Thread!!!!

 

[jojobetty]

Thanks. Yes, tried left hand thread, still won't budge. Not rusted or cross threaded. The make is Ford Escort Mk 4 (1992) K reg. 1800cc, diesel. Really a great car and still going strong but for this problem.

We contacted Ford for advice but they just said 'just undo the middle nut' sounded so easy. He has tried extension iron bar on the socket but it bent the bar!! WD40 applied liberally for days. It just won't move at all.

Any help appreciated.

 

[Softus]

+

 

[tryingnottobeafool]

tighten it !

sounds daft but can crack the rust holding it on

 

[Stivino]

Don't think there should be any rust there. Is it not greasy and protected by a cap. It'll just be FT.

 

[andyandy2]

I'm fairly certain that a Ford of that year will have a left hand thread on the left hand side, the factory torque settings are quite high, (no locking devices used i.e. split pins if i remember correctly) use a good quality socket bar, and depending on the type of wheels fitted (if they have a centre hole) it can be easier to slacken the nut while the wheel is on and the car is on the ground (car not balanced on jack)

 

[Stivino]

And get someone to keep their foot on the brake, just to be sure.

 

[JohnD]

what size nut is it?

you might also consider taking it in to a Brake and Exhaust shop, they will probably do it in a trice with (1) impact driver (2) lots of practice. and are surprisingly cheap.

if and when you get it off, use a bit of Copaslip for next time.

Softus' torch will probably crack the joint so you can undo it, but there is a lot of metal there to absorb heat and you will probably melt or set fire to some grease in the wheel bearing

 

[Stivino]

There should be no need for Copaslip, that area's covered in grease already. Also, I'd never go near it with a flame. Get your back into it man!

 

[noseall]

you need a bigger hammer.

 

[jojobetty]

Thank you for all the advice given by everyone. Pretty sure it is a left hand thread now, so will now go hammer (pun intended) and tongs with it. Hopefully this will work. My son will be relieved to finish this job!!

Joan

 

[robertito]

A really close examination of the end of the thread would probably reveal whether it's left-handed or not.

 

[JohnD]

I have a feeling the owner should be saving up for at least a Haynes manual (or borrowing one from the library)

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