Rear Brake Drum Removal Screw Size?

I know I've read it on here, but being lazy and looking for a quick answer, I thought I'd just ask -

What size screw is used to press the brake drum off the axle?

Thanks.

 

I've use that method to get a rear rotor off the hub on another marquee, and the spare hold down bolt was the proper size (handy huh?)

But I've not had to do that for a drum removal. Ever.

Make sure the ebrake is off and pull. If no luck, back off the adjuster and try again. Still no luck, beat it around the edges with a heavy rubber mallet.

I don't know your specfic answer, but thought I'd toss out some other options, just in case you'd not tried them.

 

I appreciate the suggestions, and have used them all on other vehicles.

On this truck, I have not yet tried to pull the drums off - I am just wanting to be prepared if I need work at pulling the drums.

 

I believe it is 8mm x 1.25. I did this a few weeks ago and the bolt method worked great!

 

you can also just remove two bolts from the skid plate. They will fit.

 

Fucking pro ass tip haha

 

Just back the adjuster off first !

Since there is only a few threads in those holes the minute you put real pressure on the threads they will just strip.

Best of luck

 

M8x1.25

 

DUDE you are a life saver. this was a great tip. thanks