I need a tool. Help?

[63Imperial]

I was bleeding the brakes on my Imperial, when I made the mistake of "one more turn won't hurt" and stripped a rear bleeder screw. A costly screw-up, which need not happen, but did. I am now in search of a tool to pull the drum off of the tapered axle (pre-1964). I have seen pullers with three/five arms that bolt to the studs using the lug nuts, with a large bolt positioned in the center of the axle. Does anyone know what companies make these tools? Or is there any other method of removing this drum so I can replace the cylinder? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

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[jrm]

You can google search the puller, I found one in my old mans shed so that bailed me out but
They r anywhere from80 to 150. Buy one as you will need it.
John,

 

[commando1]

Rent a puller or get a loaner from a decent auto store.
If they don't understand what a Universal Hub Puller, tell Raul you want a Front Wheel Drive Puller. They'll understand that.

 

[Big_John]

This is exactly what you need.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-3-A...:g:HBgAAOSwAYtWQIY5&item=111819997252&vxp=mtr

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

You can find these even at the swap meets at the vendors with new tools, maybe harbor freight also as cheap as approx. $45. You will need a nice sized hammer to beat on the hammer area attached to the threaded shaft. There are no short cuts in the job you describe.

 

[cantflip]

the tool you're asking for would be called a hub puller and is available in many styles, quality levels and price points. Drum pullers are usually 2 or 3 jaw tools that grab the edge of the drum and let you apply pressure while tapping with a hammer. I cant speak as to which would be appropriate for your car. Slide on drums generally loosen right up with a couple good hammer blows Between the studs...hubs can be pulled using a hub puller with a forcing screw in the center, caution using a slide hammer as some bearings are damaged that way, though I doubt that's the case with yours.

The Chinese tool companys like hf and nt probably have something, or an online retailer like eastwood may have what you need...

Hopefully someone here more familiar with your axle/drum assembly will speak up with info

 

[detmatt]

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/229796-1963-new-yorker-trying-to-pull-brake-drum-tapered-axle/

 

[cantflip]

This is exactly what you need.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-3-A...:g:HBgAAOSwAYtWQIY5&item=111819997252&vxp=mtr

perfect...haven't seen one in years...

 

[cantflip]

Rent a puller or get a loaner from a decent auto store.
If they don't understand what a Universal Hub Puller, tell Raul you want a Front Wheel Drive Puller. They'll understand that.

I own the front wheel drive pullers... they are much lighter weight than this pic... may not survive the attempt

 

[Big_John]

You really need a good heavy duty puller... Like the old one I posted. One that you can hit with a big hammer.

 

[bluefury361]

When you do get the hub off, sprinkle a little chalk on the tapered axle before reinstalling it. It will be much easier to remove next time.

 

[saforwardlook]

Forget all the stuff above about using the old pullers. I have the old Miller tool Chrysler referenced, but never use it anymore. Here is the one to get for the tapered axle shafts used in Mopars circa the Forward Look years:

http://www.chrysler300club.com/rcmstuff/fairbanks/puller.html

This one works, while the other ones are a pain and a struggle. It distributes the load evenly, which helps the drums come off nicely. This one is ready to go. About $100 last time I got mine. Les is great.

 

[thrashingcows]

Forget all the stuff above about using the old pullers. I have the old Miller tool Chrysler referenced, but never use it anymore. Here is the one to get for the tapered axle shafts used in Mopars circa the Forward Look years:

http://www.chrysler300club.com/rcmstuff/fairbanks/puller.html

This one works, while the other ones are a pain and a struggle. It distributes the load evenly, which helps the drums come off nicely. This one is ready to go. About $100 last time I got mine. Les is great.

Never came across that one before...I was searching for one for my 48 Desoto a couple years ago. I eventually found a nice HD one off E-bay, not like the ones pictured earler, but still very good.

If the axles have not been off in years, then I would start hitting it with PB blaster, and cycling heat around the hub. It's amazing how a little rust can keep these tapered drums in place. I had to work on mine for over a week....PB Blaster and let sit, then heat and let cool, then tighten the puller a little more....and repeat. Eventually it let go some time while I was sleeping, or at work.

 

[cantflip]

When you do get the hub off, sprinkle a little chalk on the tapered axle before reinstalling it. It will be much easier to remove next time.

This made me smile... I've had these kind of days.

You really need a good heavy duty puller... Like the old one I posted. One that you can hit with a big hammer.

Big John is right... this is the time honored tool and detmatt, linked in a good instructional thread

Forget all the stuff above about using the old pullers. I have the old Miller tool Chrysler referenced, but never use it anymore. Here is the one to get for the tapered axle shafts used in Mopars circa the Forward Look years:

http://www.chrysler300club.com/rcmstuff/fairbanks/puller.html

This one works, while the other ones are a pain and a struggle. It distributes the load evenly, which helps the drums come off nicely. This one is ready to go. About $100 last time I got mine. Les is great.

This is very interesting to me... I never saw it but I really like the idea and simplicity. I picture it slowly rocking the hub just a tad as you tighten the nuts evenly... and you wont get a guarantee from anyone else... also like that the jamb nut is used so you shouldn't mushroom the threads. I would try this, but opinion doesn't come with the same experience as several of these guys.

Here is the otc tool Big John mentioned... they are not going to warranty it though... if you try the one with the plate, make sure the striking tool comes with it... I would bet you'll need it.

https://www.otctools.com/products/universal-hub-puller-tool-wrench

https://www.otctools.com/products/universal-hub-puller-hd-plate

 

[63Imperial]

I'd like to thank everyone for the help. I knew what tool I needed to do the job, I just did not know who manufactured these tools, so I did not know where to look for one. I have one on order for $80 from Cal-Van tools. I do like the bottle jack rig. Made me smile haha