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Stuck Screw On Brake Drum

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JoeD(TX)

06-30-1999 20:41:03




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Have a 1959 Dexta and have excellent braking at the present time after adjusting both brakes. Judging by the left brake pad the shoes are in good shape though the one I got to was a bit greasy (new seal time). However, in trying to remove the drum on the right side I encountered a frozen screw (the one that holds the drum on). I bought the most giant screwdriver to be found and torqued with a cresent wrench to no avail. What is the best method for removing a screw obviously rusted pretty solid in place? The screw is only about 3/4" long. I have new pads once new seals can be installed but I cannot get that #@^&%$ screw out. What is worse is that the slot in the screw appears to be smiling at me!

Any good suggestions? JoeD(TX)

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Mike Smith

07-04-1999 12:45:10




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 Re: Stuck Screw On Brake Drum in reply to JoeD(TX), 06-30-1999 20:41:03  
Cheap way is to just use a brass drift and hit the head of the screw a few times inward to shock the thread free and dont be shy with the hammer either. A small hammer can do more damage than a good solid blow. If your pocket can take it just buy an impact screwdriver to knock it undone. SnapOn make a good one with different heads to suit a range of screws.



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JoeD(TX)

07-02-1999 20:51:17




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 Re: Stuck Screw On Brake Drum in reply to JoeD(TX), 06-30-1999 20:41:03  
Thanks for the good suggestions. The screw is flush and yes I have tried to tighten and loosen. As soon as I get the energy to yank off that 1 ton rear wheel I will give the suggestions as try. The worst that can happen is having to drill the darn thing out. It is a unique type of screw and is metric so I will try to find a match before killing the one there now. Thanks Again, JoeD



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Karl

07-02-1999 09:54:54




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 Re: Stuck Screw On Brake Drum in reply to JoeD(TX), 06-30-1999 20:41:03  
Another good idea is to get ahold of a dremel rotary tool with a small cutting wheel on it, and cut yourself a new slot in the head of the screw. Usually it is a good idea to replace the screw when you are done. Before you cut the slot, give the srew a couple of good whacks with a ball peen hammer to break it loose. This will bamage the existing slot, but hey, you're cutting a new one. Careful not to cut so deep that you just torque the head apart. BTW, this doesn't work well if the screw head in question is dead flush or recessed.

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jack

07-01-1999 23:44:34




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 Re: Stuck Screw On Brake Drum in reply to JoeD(TX), 06-30-1999 20:41:03  
It may sound silly but, have you tried tightening it? Sometimes that loosens up the screw, nut etc.

The other fellow's suggestions are good too.



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Ed Burress

07-01-1999 06:22:25




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 Re: Stuck Screw On Brake Drum in reply to JoeD(TX), 06-30-1999 20:41:03  
Hi Joe,
I usually have luck by heating with a torch, allowing it to cool some, and spraying with WD-40, or a good cutting oil. Allow it to soak, and try again. If that fails, I have used a rotary impact hammer with a screwdriver tip in it. The shocks from the rotary hammer tend to loosen the screw/bolt better than a constant force. You can buy a tool that you can attach sockets to, it has a lever that causes the socket to go the the left or right (loosen or tighten, just like a socket wrench). It's kind of like a socket wrench that you hit. Anyway, I have some old sockets with screwdriver tips welded into them. I place one in the slot, give it a few hits with the hammer, and the screw or bolt usually turn just a little. That's usually all that's needed, just a little nudge. If all else fails, drill it and use an ease-out, or drill it larger and re-tap.
Good luck,
Ed

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