How do I Remove the Brake Drum for a 66 Ford F100?

All 1966 Ford F-100 pickup trucks were equipped with drum brakes. When the brake pedal is depressed, two brake pads expand and press against the inside of a brake drum. Over time, the brake drum becomes damaged from the tremendous pressure. In extreme circumstances, a damage brake drum will also cause the brake pads to wear out prematurely. Brake drums can sometimes be repaired by a process called "turning." If the brake drum is too damaged for repair, it must be replaced. In either event, the existing brake drum must first be removed.

Instructions

1

Raise either the front or the back of the truck with a jack, depending on which end of the truck the brake drum will be removed from.

2

Place a single jack stand underneath the frame rail on each side of the truck, then lower the truck onto the stands.

3

Disengage the parking brake if the brake drum will be removed from the back of the truck.

4

Remove the lug nuts which secure the wheel and tire assembly to the tip of the axle shaft with a lug nut wrench.

5

Lift the wheel and tire assembly off of the axle shaft to expose the brake drum.

6

Pull the brake drum off of the axle shaft.