Drum break puller

jpws · Jan 23rd, 2015, 08:38

I am looking for a drum break puller tool, either to buy or borrow (ideally somewhere near Brighton/in Sussex area) as I'd like to inspect my rear breaks of my Amazon.
Anyone has a spare one they would like to sell or give away? Or is there someone nearby who could let me have it for a couple of weeks?

Triple-S · Jan 23rd, 2015, 08:50

Based in Lancing (despite what it says on profile), I have a proper one you can borrow, as the Amazon is currently tucked up for winter.
Next Wednesday evening is the Sussex VOC section meeting, held at the Castle Hotel in Bramber (a couple of miles inland): I can fetch it there if you want to collect.
That's the earliest I can get it to you as I have to do child-minding work elsewhere until then.
Let me know if that suits you.

Paul

jpws · Jan 25th, 2015, 11:56

Many thanks Paul. I've sent you a private message. Look forward to meeting you next Weds.

Audrey Old · Jan 28th, 2015, 14:13

Can't reply to PMs when at my sons, so just to advise I will be at the Sussex VOC section meeting at Bramber this evening. Castle Hotel (just about the largest building in the centre of the village) after 7.30pm. We usually have our own room round the back - it depends on hotel guests, so just ask at the bar. No dedicated theme, just a chat about cars!

Paul on borrowed computer

jpws · Jan 28th, 2015, 15:14

Great, see you later tonight.
Jorn

Triple-S · Jan 29th, 2015, 13:53

Hi J - great to see you and your car last night. The first time I can recall that all 4 of us there at the beginning have Amazons!

However, just had a thought (rare for me!). Not trying to teach you the obvious, but before using the puller release the handbrake (after chocking other wheels) and slacken off the adjuster on the rear of the back plate, as once I had a problem until I realised the drum had worn a lot and the brake shoes had reset themselves into the larger-diameter bit of the drum, and resisted all attempts at drum removal. You should exercise care on that adjuster, as they often stick. A little WD may ease it but don't drench it as it might seep in and contaminate brake shoes.

Hope it goes well: as Roberts Ammo is green too we should aim to get them both together some time (when warmer!).

P

jpws · Jan 31st, 2015, 12:33

Hi P, great to meet you all on Weds and thanks for loaning the puller. Your advice is much appreciated by a novice like myself. Too busy with work this weekend to use the puller, will have to wait until next weekend

Yeah, getting all 4 Amazons together once warmer and lighter evenings would be great
Cheers
J

Jan 23rd, 2015, 08:38	#1
jpws Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Sussex	Drum break puller I am looking for a drum break puller tool, either to buy or borrow (ideally somewhere near Brighton/in Sussex area) as I'd like to inspect my rear breaks of my Amazon. Anyone has a spare one they would like to sell or give away? Or is there someone nearby who could let me have it for a couple of weeks?

Jan 23rd, 2015, 08:50	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Puller Based in Lancing (despite what it says on profile), I have a proper one you can borrow, as the Amazon is currently tucked up for winter. Next Wednesday evening is the Sussex VOC section meeting, held at the Castle Hotel in Bramber (a couple of miles inland): I can fetch it there if you want to collect. That's the earliest I can get it to you as I have to do child-minding work elsewhere until then. Let me know if that suits you. Paul

Jan 25th, 2015, 11:56	#3
jpws Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Sussex	Many thanks Paul. I've sent you a private message. Look forward to meeting you next Weds.

Jan 28th, 2015, 14:13	#4
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	Can't reply to PMs when at my sons, so just to advise I will be at the Sussex VOC section meeting at Bramber this evening. Castle Hotel (just about the largest building in the centre of the village) after 7.30pm. We usually have our own room round the back - it depends on hotel guests, so just ask at the bar. No dedicated theme, just a chat about cars! Paul on borrowed computer

Jan 28th, 2015, 15:14	#5
jpws Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Sussex	Great, see you later tonight. Jorn

Jan 29th, 2015, 13:53	#6
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Hi J - great to see you and your car last night. The first time I can recall that all 4 of us there at the beginning have Amazons! However, just had a thought (rare for me!). Not trying to teach you the obvious, but before using the puller release the handbrake (after chocking other wheels) and slacken off the adjuster on the rear of the back plate, as once I had a problem until I realised the drum had worn a lot and the brake shoes had reset themselves into the larger-diameter bit of the drum, and resisted all attempts at drum removal. You should exercise care on that adjuster, as they often stick. A little WD may ease it but don't drench it as it might seep in and contaminate brake shoes. Hope it goes well: as Roberts Ammo is green too we should aim to get them both together some time (when warmer!). P

Jan 31st, 2015, 12:33	#7
jpws Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Sussex	Hi P, great to meet you all on Weds and thanks for loaning the puller. Your advice is much appreciated by a novice like myself. Too busy with work this weekend to use the puller, will have to wait until next weekend Yeah, getting all 4 Amazons together once warmer and lighter evenings would be great Cheers J

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