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1964 Chrysler New Yorker Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Backing plate, Brakes.
Mileage: 63 miles.

Asked on February 12, 2011

64 new yorker

Cant get the left rear drum off of a 1964 new yorker... any tips?
Avatar Asked by neavins

Answer

Replied on April 12, 2011

Tap around on the drum with hammer, maybe knock some rust loose? On the backside of the brake backing plate, there should be a an adjustment slot for the star-wheel, see if you back-off the star-wheel, maybe the brakes are holding the drum?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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