Must Have Rotor Drum Removal Tool

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Жыл бұрын

In the northeast the rust can really change how certain jobs go. In this case removing a brake drum can be a real pain. Using a puller can be a real game changer.
-Enjoy!
Astro Pneumatic Tool 78830 Heavy Duty Hub Drum and Rotor Puller Kit: amzn.to/3Qny9XQ
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@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Astro Pneumatic Tool 78830 Heavy Duty Hub Drum and Rotor Puller Kit: amzn.to/3Qny9XQ *Just in case you missed it, I do know the brake shoes are on backwards* : kzfaq.info2zjnnA1YFRQ?feature=share *AND YES.... I still have Big Nasty...* : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcmTobeU2c2RmGw.html

@TreyCook21 Жыл бұрын

Well, now... a tool you use that I can actually afford!

@Motham51 Жыл бұрын

I missed it.

@jonsey1886 Жыл бұрын

The one in the video was an OTC one, but the Astro one has made regular appearances in other videos.

@amundsonjm Жыл бұрын

I understand the big shoe goes towards the back. But why?

@danielbutler578 Жыл бұрын

It's because the primary or front brake shoe puts rotational pressure on the secondary shoe when you apply the brakes going forward. This means that the secondary shoe wears more than the primary shoe. To decrease the wear on the secondary shoe the friction material is longer so that the pressure is distributed over a larger area which decreases the pressure per square inch. If you put them on backwards the smaller shoe will wear out much sooner than the larger one. Does that make sense to you? If not then don't worry too much about it. I've seen mechanics with 20 years of experience that would stick the brake shoes on backward on every job. What makes that so funny is that they think it's normal for the back shoe to be worn completely out when the front one was barely showing any wear. I had one that was getting angry with me for doing the brake on my own car because he thought I was doing it wrong. I ended up telling him to shut up and leave me alone. I actually had him read the instructions out of the repair manual and he still insisted that I was wrong because he had been doing brake jobs when I was still in diapers. I had to threaten to apply a jack handle to his head if he didn't get out of my yard just to get him to stop trying to take apart what I was putting together. I suddenly realized why he did so many brake jobs.

@ty9329 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these 3 years ago because I kept running into seized drums. Since that day I haven't needed to use it. Apparently just having it in your box acts like a totem and scares the drums away

@BruceLyeg Жыл бұрын

I have a few tools that have that power

@aldonco Жыл бұрын

Me too I bought it . Of course, I haven't needed it.

@dchawk81 Жыл бұрын

If you stand up multiple 10mm sockets facing your work space, you won't lose the one on the ratchet. It's the same science.

@The77stevo77 Жыл бұрын

😆 that's some funny 💩

@shadowopsairman1583 Жыл бұрын

Better to have it than wish you did.

@ricbarker4829 Жыл бұрын

I have been an aircraft mechanic for many years and it never ceases to amaze me the power that can be generated by just the thread of a bolt. One of those things it is easy to take for granted, we would be screwed without them, pun not intended.

@email3627 Жыл бұрын

You've been PLANNING that PUN since 91 SON.. 😂😂😂

@matthewmartin7639 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see other A&P's watching ol Eric O

@ecaparts Жыл бұрын

I’m amazed with the fusion properties of RUST!!

@DrewGangl Жыл бұрын

You aircraft mechanics are just plane nuts.

@kevinchildress6569 Жыл бұрын

Another A/P here since 1988

@studio95951 Жыл бұрын

My Dad's gone now, but I still have his. Thanks Dad, I miss you. 💗

@jamesbruno5896 Жыл бұрын

Good tip on the lugnut! Ask me how I know 🤣

@brianbanks3044 Жыл бұрын

i have removed hundreds of drums and never saw this tool before...my ears and hands and fellow mechanics would have definitely appreciated this item...usually it was the heat em and beat em approached that usually worked but this thing is great

@joebledsoe257 Жыл бұрын

This is why I always always put a touch of anti seize on the flange face and register for drums (if so equipped) on my own vehicles.

@harleyleeps6696 Жыл бұрын

I actually bought this tool after seeing it in another video of yours. Absolutely worth it

@nhra7110 Жыл бұрын

me too. great tool

@canadatransistor Жыл бұрын

I bought this tool also. Didn't seem to sit right for me to grab the edge of the drum. Agh i hate drum brakes.

@jackwhitford4747 Жыл бұрын

I also got one after watching that old video where the rotor did go flying across the shop. I think it busted the air hose too!

@ajklug241 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of brakes, How are Mrs. O’s HIGH PERFORMANCE brakes on her minivan holding up?

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

probably burned em up already speeding around!

@FishFind3000 Жыл бұрын

@@volvo09 she needs some carbon ceramics!

@CommomsenseSmith Жыл бұрын

Yes would definitely like an update. Mine were not appropriate for my driving habits but would like to see if it works better for her.

@JB-tz9pi Жыл бұрын

I would like to know too!

@jeffjankiewicz5100 Жыл бұрын

Inquiring minds would like to know.

@andrewthomson Жыл бұрын

Early gang. I could've used this puller years ago when I had a shoe disintegrate and wedge the drum and the other shoe together. What a nightmare that was.

@jhonditch4269 Жыл бұрын

i'm lucky the one i had the shoes were previously bonded so when drum came off so did pad materiel

@reibenny Жыл бұрын

I had a 2013 Ford Transit Connect last week where the shoes were damn near welded to the drums. This is only the second time in 40 years that I had to saw the drum in half with a grinder to get everything apart..unreal

@scrappy7571 Жыл бұрын

Have not seen brake drums here at the gm store, for a while. Youngsters run and hide when confronted with replacing shoes and all those springy things.

@IgorD33 Жыл бұрын

Deja-vu from the front rotor on Mazda when it went flying 😂

@patrickmercado5284 Жыл бұрын

Where were you in 1978 when I was pulling the drums on my 64 Galaxie ! Heat and hammers back then. Work smarter not harder !

@brandonlink6568 Жыл бұрын

My most important tool for removing brake drums is the empty space between my ears, remembering to release the damn parking brake before spending a half hour beating and prying on them helps tremendously.

@shaneanderson1036 Жыл бұрын

GDay from Australia

@Pantherman1979 Жыл бұрын

I have a 3 jaw puller that I use for this (The 'ol Harbor freight), being a shadetree and not professional.... I've used it maybe 2 times and now all the vehicles I work on in the family have discs in the back so now it sits. That being said, when I needed it, it was handy to have and a godsend because that back drum wasn't coming off any other way. Ohio winters (northwestern) can be brutal; the city thinks it prudent to dump at least a 40 lb bag of salt on EVERY street first sight of a decent snow.

@wssides Жыл бұрын

It will pull discs too!

@Pantherman1979 Жыл бұрын

I've strangely never had to do that yet.. Every time I've removed a disc, it's been to replace it. I beat them off with a smallish sledge hammer if they are stuck.

@justinwatch Жыл бұрын

I have a 1-in version of that to pull the caps off my beer bottles. It saves a lot of time and beating with a hammer but man that inch and a half air chisel is hard to get in there and operate. The tweezers won't stay on the trigger. It only gets harder the more caps you remove cuz after you do one you got to drink a cold one, it's such hard work.

@rayp.454 Жыл бұрын

I remember the video where you learned about drums flying across the shop 😁

@conrailfan6277 Жыл бұрын

Nice Eric, you always come up with these great tools!!

@76rmyers Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the tips and special tools for those of us in the rust belt!

@bmak7874 Жыл бұрын

These types of video lessons are outstanding! Thanks.

@anthonythompson4110 Жыл бұрын

So glad I'm not in the rust belt. Love your videos. Thanks for all the knowledge!

@lloydweems6237 Жыл бұрын

Bought one to use on my grandson's truck, I haven't used it yet but thanks for the tips and all of the information that you provide. Love your channel.

@mightywasp1258 Жыл бұрын

I needed this tool for my dads Colorado truck. I could not take them off with a passion.

@mikeridgway4439 Жыл бұрын

Unrelated to this specific video, I was watching one of "Rainman Ray's Repairs" videos and he made an off-hand comment about seeing something on your channel, so I switched over to see what your videos were all about. Boy, am I glad he made that comment and that I took the time to take a look at what your channel offered. I started at the beginning and am now working my way through to the current ones. I'm really enjoying the time you take to explain what you're doing and why. It's really good stuff!

@fascistpedant758 Жыл бұрын

Eric certainly is top notch, as a mechanic and as a KZfaqr. He never fails to inform or entertain.

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard my friend!

@craiggoodwin9704 Жыл бұрын

Eric, you always make it look easy! If you can do it.......... well, maybe. Thanks for Sharing!

@thomash1923 Жыл бұрын

I like the drums that have jack screw holes in them.

@edwatts9890 Жыл бұрын

So do I, but when they get rusty, those two or three threads disintegrate when they get a bit of load on 'em.

@danver222 Жыл бұрын

Usually all those accomplish is adding a couple of stripped bolts to add to the scrap pile along with the rotors once they are finally off.

@artembree127 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered and received one after fighting with the rear rotor/drum on the rear of an 04 Chev Silverado. I live on the east coast of Canada truly a rust belt. I saw a video of yours which is why I ordered it. You definitely have a lot of useful info, tips, and tool links that have been helpful more than once.

@michaelcosta7235 Жыл бұрын

Eric, the correct tool for this Jeep is just replace the whole rear axle assembly.

@mikeybhoutex Жыл бұрын

🤣

@TimfromAlabama Жыл бұрын

Save the ball on top of the antenna and replace everything below that...lol

@clicks59 Жыл бұрын

That would triple the value of the vehicle.

@brnmcc01 Жыл бұрын

@@clicks59 That depends on if the jeep has a full tank or "it ain't got no gas in it" though.... LOL

@clicks59 Жыл бұрын

@@brnmcc01 😆

@danfarris135 Жыл бұрын

I bought one 4 years ago. Great tool

@andydelarue9344 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that , it still blows me away how much salt kill cars, it a hard life when it gets that cold.

@rickgalla3377 Жыл бұрын

Eric great tool for our rusty northeast, thank you

@johnds6621 Жыл бұрын

Always great to have the right tools.

@Mikeaaron777 10 ай бұрын

I love this Channel and came back to see this. Some cars can be a Bear to work on and your tools recommendations really are great. with hopes of never having to use it, I will add this tool to my toolbox for quick brake jobs.

@MikeBrown-ii3pt Жыл бұрын

This one was much less dramatic than the "Extreme Brake Rotor Removal" video with that Mazda. No air hoses (and tool boxes?) were harmed this time lol!

@klaw163 Жыл бұрын

Haha I was thinking of that same video!

@cameronberg5110 Жыл бұрын

This was my first big boy tool and it was worth every penny. Got to use it the other and dang near had the rotors bent before those dang things finally popped off

@thinman8621 Жыл бұрын

The shop I work in needs one of these. A good tool is way better than beating and heating for a half hour trying to get a drum off. Thanks

@jack002tuber Жыл бұрын

I needed this tool when I was in high school. What a great thing

@KYKAYAKER274ey1 Жыл бұрын

I love these odd new vids after hours and such I can always let my family watch thanks brother

@davidwharton466 Жыл бұрын

Love your style as ALWAYS! Most guy would or might use the puller but with a air tool all the way, you put tension on it and then air hammer! Your a PROFESSIONAL all the way! Nice job Eric😎😎💪😎😎

@jonminer9891 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. O. Thanks for the heads up regarding screwing on a bolt. I probably would have just cranked on it till it flew off and broke something. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

@briansmith9972 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your channel I have been a mechanic for 40 years and find tips you share helpful. The funny thing is my father grew up in Avoca and my grand parents did as well and lived there their whole lives. I spent many summers there and many February vacations there too.

@jusrobington Жыл бұрын

Needed this tool this weekend. Had to beat and heat a set of front rotors on a Mazda. Used the old bolt and nut through the caliper mounting hole to help get it off, good times.

@robpeabo509 Жыл бұрын

I am soo glad that rust is a non-event where I live, unless you live on one of the islands or drive on the beach or back into the sea when launching a boat, rust is a non-event. If you are unlucky, you might need to give the drums a gentle tap with a hammer. I have never had an issue pulling mist drums or rotors off with my hands!

@robsdeviceunknown Жыл бұрын

Man I am SOOOO glad i live in Georgia. I couldn't handle working on rust belt cars.

@kastooMcFry Жыл бұрын

I bought that tool a couple of years ago because you used it in one of your videos where the drum went flying. I'm not a pro but help people out where I can so have done a fair bit of drum brakes. In CT, stuff gets stuck but any tool that can make a drum fly belongs in my shop. :)

@superrodder2002 Жыл бұрын

I bought one for the shop about 4 years ago specifically for Mazda rotors. works slick and I recently used it to push a Hyundai CV shaft out of the hub bearing cause the spline was seized in the hub.

@onenikkione Жыл бұрын

Life is easier with the right tools

@litz13 Жыл бұрын

What that salt does is just amazing. Here in GA, I've never had a problem with a drum or rotor on my Jeep; they just fall right off when you pull the wheel.

@glennyoung9496 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos please keep them coming.

@benjaminstockton3917 Жыл бұрын

Nice tool Eric O. MAKES IT NICE AND EASY THANKS FOR SHARING BUDDY 👍

@HandyOleManny Жыл бұрын

I was raised in the upper peninsula of Michigan and worked in independent garages and dealerships. Rusty cars were the norm. You'll find this method of Rusty drum removal noisy, but not for very long. We used to take a 2 pound hammer to smack the outer edge off the drum right where the face starts to roll towards the backside of the drum 3-4 times good and hard. It will flex the thinner steal where the drum slips over the axle. This breaks the rust loose and it usually jumps right off. ( This is not striking the drum from the backside )

@paulparoma Жыл бұрын

Taken your Finnish citizenship yet?

@DaffyDuc69 Жыл бұрын

That works for the ones that are just stuck. The ones that suck are the ones where the shoe wore a grove into the drum and the adjuster won't move.

@Lambo6fo Жыл бұрын

I live in southwestern Ontario, warmest spot in Canada. Drum brakes are the hardest thing on the planet to get off. This tool looks amazing 👍

@thiggy1249 Жыл бұрын

Eric, I always enjoy your videos. Living in the south I never cease to be astounded at the rusted out vehicles which you repair, some of which I find it hard to believe that the owners would put on the road. This video reminds me of working on my Dad's early 50s Chrysler New Yorkers. He had a '52 and '53. A somewhat similar puller was needed to remove the rear brake shoes on these old Chrysler products.

@Grandamse1 Жыл бұрын

Rust weld. It's a thing. Pure Michigan!

@miscbits6399 Жыл бұрын

I've always lived in countries where the level of rust Eric encounters would result in them being condemned in mandatory annual inspections. It makes me glad we have such things

@josephreisinger33 Жыл бұрын

Cool man. Tanks 4 the info. NOW I'll tackle those rusted up brake drums on my Honda. Take care Bro.........

@BMan100 Жыл бұрын

.......this brings back memories of said Mazda.... and " OH OH OH OH MY GAWD!" ......

@frankm8533 Жыл бұрын

Im definitely buying one of those

@hugh007 Жыл бұрын

I remember borrowing a huge 3 leg puller to remove the rear drums on a 1950s Dodge. Chrysler used to have tapered axels that rusted onto the drum/hub. Thanks for your videos.

@wssides Жыл бұрын

Also jeeps.

@weshawkins7165 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had one of those for about 60 years. Damn good puller.

@jefferybye2169 Жыл бұрын

Great video Eric, i have that tool and it works perfectly..i use it alot im in south Jersey

@johnbeckett2624 Жыл бұрын

Good advice with the wheel nut 😀

@waltp3373 Жыл бұрын

Nice tool. I could have used one of these years ago. I didn't realize it but my emergency brake wasn't releasing all the way on my Chevy van. The drum got really hot and seized. I finally got it off with my sledge hammer but it was a real knock-down drag-out fight

@ldnwholesale8552 Жыл бұрын

I 'inherited on of these decades ago from a eledely neighbour. I never realised what it was for. And yes I have beat on drums often trying to get them off. Riveted linings? In 2022? Here in Oz seldom even see recon old shoes which for the most part have been bonded for well over 50 years. On [historic] race cars we have them bonded as well as rivets on the ends. They see extreme heat with material that will take the heat but on occasion they do lift, hence the rivets.

@springfield4522 Жыл бұрын

Cool Tools. Never a miss.

@ThatandCo Жыл бұрын

needed one of those 30+ yrs ago, used to beat them with a 10# sledge till they cracked and fell off or loosened the rust enough to free it.

@skidrowslasher3632 Жыл бұрын

Up in Minnesota I had to cut both off with a grinder not fun beat on it for 30 mins and was like ok I got you lol

@MrTonyPiscatelle Жыл бұрын

Eric O you da man . You know your stuff my guy!

@kpdvw Жыл бұрын

Good tool to have, saves a lot of beating, prying and it saves the day....!

@harrowtiger Жыл бұрын

Brake drums are made with steel discs for the wheel stud part that incorporate dovetails which are moulded into the cast steel brake drum in the foundry.

@basshunter428 Жыл бұрын

That's the nicest TJ frame (that area) I've seen in a long time and the best I've seen in the rust belt. I'd much rather have the brake drum rusted. 👍

@DIG_5050 Жыл бұрын

Drum brakes, no bueno. Disk brakes, 👍. Lucky you have all those cool tools. Remember, if you can do it, I can try to do it!

@gflores7018 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Keep it coming Eric O

@Bekim8310 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I got that tool! If the rotor is rusted on as you crank down on the screw you can see the rotor bend. Scrary as hell you have to stand back haha

@billsmith2212 Жыл бұрын

I backed off the self adjusters . The shoes were still stuck in a ridge on the drum . Not having this tool , I hooked it with the slide hammer and went round and pulled it off . I also could have cut the hold down pins , but did not want to disturb the wheel cylinders when everything came off . However. , the cylinders were bad anyway . Nice tool .

@stevenherd9799 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool tool

@Krankie_V Жыл бұрын

BRB, gotta order this tool. Thanks Eric

@blkthunderbolt Жыл бұрын

i use the puller part of my hub tamer kit. basically the same.

@mrjeff2396 Жыл бұрын

I could recommend that to the Auto Hobby Shop on Ft Carson Army Post, CO. Their stalls, their tools, my labor!

@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын

Yes, we here in The Great Industrial Northeast have our own set of special issues to deal with vehicles and create our own custom set of removal tools!😂

@Loulito Жыл бұрын

I ended up buying the OTC 6980 Heavy Duty Brake Drum and Rotor Puller late last year (a bit cheaper) and it even came with a ratcheting strap to put around the puller to prevent the clamps from popping off under tension. It was a bit cheaper when I got it ($114.99) its now $133.00! This tool is awesome! My drums on my 22ish yr old 98' Camry were also rust jacked around the hub. That POP sound of the puller breaking away the rust bond scared the hell outta me but also put a smile on face! I wouldn't recommend using an impact gun tbh. You can use it to snug up the bolt and put tension on the drum but use a 1/2 rachet to finish the removable because it can get gnarly on ya quick!

@317eltoro Жыл бұрын

Thank you I will get mine

@groosbro1 Жыл бұрын

The last time I had to change drum brakes was on my 2002 Mercury Sable. Didn't have the "right" tool, but I did have a 4 pound sledge. Turns out those drums crack nicely after a few hard hits, and if it's in pieces it can't be stuck...

@leonb2637 Жыл бұрын

The worst was 1950's to early 1960's large Chrysler product cars with the hub attached to the drum and a tapered axle. Had to use a device like that but using a hammer arms of the tools and use a '3 pound Ford Wrench' to get them off. Sometimes took 20+ wacks to move it.

@machintelligence Жыл бұрын

I still have one of those in the back of my tool cabinet. I owned a few Plymouths back in the day.

@atcjmas 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video!

@TheMssFoxy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being you boss.

@matrixclone1403 Жыл бұрын

Great tip

@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын

Out in SW AZ, we deal with heat 🔥 like y’all deal with rust

@stevedyer2651 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 dodge ram. I replaced the starter once and couldn't get one of the bolts to start by hand. Worked for over an hour finally took the starter back down. Found out the bolt hole had a replacement thread insert wrong size from advance auto rebuilt starter. Took it back to advance auto. They gave me another one . Put it in about 10 minutes. Fun fun fun.

@renerivas3619 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Video. Erick. God bless you👍

@alward9901 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. Short & sweat . Useful tip and tool 👍🇺🇸

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@georgebonney90 Жыл бұрын

Classic 6980, thx mr O👍

@ronwatson4902 Жыл бұрын

That is definately a good tool to have. I hate drum brakes anyway! Thanks again.

@royyazzie6028 Жыл бұрын

I have TWO METAL BOX of that took PROTO TOOL got long & short holders very GOOD soure too use there sir

@johnjohannemann1220 Жыл бұрын

As the adage states, you need to spend money to make money. Very informational video as always, thank you.

@MiamiZombie2012 Жыл бұрын

This tool would've came in handy a few weeks ago. Was trying to change the drums and shoes on my brother's 02 escape. That mother lover was frozen solid. Took turns with the sledgehammer. Had to replace all the hardware but we got it off. Funny enough, the other side slid off with one small tap.

@scottfree8848 Жыл бұрын

I use the the kit that has the whole ball game for doing hub bearings and such. The bearing race puller that it comes with it is about useless. Usually take the mini wheel to the race. Cut diagonal until it gets hot. Tap it with a chisel and off it comes. Didn't think to use that part of the kit for drums. Thanks.

@scottfree8848 Жыл бұрын

I actually use it for busting loose an outer tire rod end cause if you pay attention it won't pinch the boot.