Before I put my new wheels and tires on, I want to check the brakes. I know I need a puller for the rear drums, but what is the procedure and twin traction cautions (if any) when I reinstall and tighten them back on the axle?
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As far as cautions go, I don't think that having twin traction makes any difference if all you're doing is pulling the drums, only if you're pulling out the rear AXLES. In that case the axles are trickier to reinstall than a non-twin traction axle. But, someone more knowledgeable on this than I will surely respond.
Dave Bonn
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Originally posted by Washtubman View PostBefore I put my new wheels and tires on, I want to check the brakes. I know I need a puller for the rear drums, but what is the procedure and twin traction cautions (if any) when I reinstall and tighten them back on the axle?
Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
'64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engine
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If you do not disturb the axles, TT makes no difference.
My main caution to you is to use a HUB PULLER, not a drum puller.
If you use the SEARCH function there has been much discussion on this subject.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by studegary View PostIf you do not disturb the axles, TT makes no difference.
My main caution to you is to use a HUB PULLER, not a drum puller.
If you use the SEARCH function there has been much discussion on this subject.
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Sears always used to carry them. Sears has been watered down lately, but it's still a good place to start.
Some older rental places should have them, but they will have been abused.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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Chuck Collins in Phoenix has one that has multiple bolt patterns & uses all 5 of the lugs instead of just the 3. I have 2 of the ones shown above but am thinking of getting one of the ones from Chuck too.
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Originally posted by rockne10 View Post
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AutoZone has them in their loaner program....HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
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I bought one from Chuck in Colorado, He said he loans them out, with a $100 deposit, and he never gets the puller back! They are patterned off the original Studebaker puller.
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My thrust blocks fell out when I pulled the axles from my TT rear end. The roll pin holding them was loose from wear. I had to remove the differential to replace them. I used a new snug fitting pin.
After getting everything together I noticed a wheel wobble so everything had to come apart again to get the axles straightened. I had previously had the hubs machined to fit GM drums which go on the outside of the hubs. My 3 claw puller warped the hubs so I had to get them straightened too. I would think a 5 claw puller with one on every stud would better balance the tension evenly.
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