Thread: Name that Brake Drum

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Judging from the torque tube driveshaft and your description of the back It looks like a 1940 to 1948 Ford rear brake drum to me. They require a heavy duty puller like the one in the picture. It has a fourth leg that doesn't show in the picture but a three legged one will work. This one is an old snap-on tool that I bought at an auction. you have to hit the T-handle with a hammer to get the drum to release from the taper. There should be two 11/16 bolts on the backing plate at the 2o'clock and 10 o'clock positions that you have to turn to back off the shoes. I've only used this once since I bought it but loaned it out a dozen times. You'll have to find one closer to home to borrow. Some old Ramblers needed this type of puller too