Replacing brake drum on 1962 f100.ordered new hub. how do I get the old hub center out of the old drum? is it made with the bolts in it one pc.?

are you sure that the hub is separate to to the drum
mostly with fully floating axles the hub and drum are one piece
that means that you have to remove the axle ( 8 studs )
pull then axle
then undo the axle nuts in the hub and then the hub and drum will come off

Hi Peter,

The drums can get really stuck onto the center hub. If you look at your brake drum, you will see that there are 2 small holes in the drum between the lug stud holes. These holes are threaded. They are placed here just for this putpose. You can screw a bolts into these holes and "push" the drum off of the hub. Turn one scew a couple turns then turn the other srew a couple turns so as to push the drum off evenly and not cause it to bend or warp. Most brake drums like this use a 10mm X 1.5 bolt thread. If you get a couple of bolts from the local parts supplier, you can have them check to make sure they are the correct size by having them screw the bolts into a new drum that they may have in stock. You will need bolts with at least 1-1/2" thread length.

Lift the front of your Ford F-250 off of the ground using a jack and jack stands. Remove the wheels from the Ford with a lug nut wrench to prepare the truck for servicing. 2 Open the hood on the engine compartment and take the lid off of the master cylinder that bolts to the brake assister on the driver's side firewall.3 Remove the hex-head bolts on the back of the brake caliper with a socket. With the bolts removed, pull the caliper off of the Ford's brake rotor.4 Pull the old brake pads out of the caliper and discard them. Squeeze the brake piston back into the backside brake caliper with pliers, and then insert the new pads into the brake caliper.5 Pull the rotor cap cover off the middle of the rotor with a screwdriver and use a socket to remove the nut located behind the cover.6 Pull the rotor off of the wheel spindle.7 Remove the old wheel bearings from the brake rotor and insert them into the new rotor. If the old wheel bearings are worn, replace them with new bearings.8 Slide the new rotor onto the wheel spindle and secure it using a bolt and socket. After you tighten the bolt, press the cover back onto the rotor.9 Place the caliper on the rotor and secure it with a socket and hex-head bolts. 10 Duplicate the process on the passenger side of the F-250. 11 Close the master cylinder after putting the wheels back on the Ford and lowering it to the ground. Press on the brake pedal to seat the pads against the rotor
Replace the F-250's Rear Brakes 1 lift the rear of the Ford F-250 off the ground with a jack and jack stands. Remove the wheels from the Ford with a lug nut wrench.2 Place a strip of paint on the back of the brake drum and rear brake drum cover so you can position the brake drum orrectly when you put it back on. If you plan to install new brake drums on your Ford F-250, skip this step. 3 Place the brake drum puller on the brake drum and pull the drum from the wheel hub. The method for attaching the brake drum puller depends on the brake drum puller that you use. 4 Remove the springs that attach the brake shoes to the wheel hub by pulling them off with pliers.5 Lift the old brake shoes off of the wheel hub and place the new brake shoes on the wheel hub. Secure the new shoes with the springs.6 Pound the brake drum onto the axle hub with a rubber mallet.7 Duplicate the process on the passenger side of the Ford.8 Put the wheels back on the F-250, lower it to the ground and, then press on the brake pedal to seat the shoes against the brake drum.

Light Duty Models

1. Raise the vehicle so that the wheel to be worked on is clear of the floor and install jackstands under the vehicle.
   
2. Remove the wheel. Remove the three retaining nuts and remove the brake drum. It may be necessary to back off the brake shoe adjustment in order to remove the brake drum. This is because the drum might be grooved or worn from being in service for an extended period of time.
   
3. Before installing a new brake drum, be sure to remove any protective coating with brake cleaner or a suitable fast-drying degreaser.
   
4. Install the brake drum in the reverse order of removal and adjust the brakes.
   

Heavy Duty

1. Raise the vehicle and install jackstands.
   
2. Remove the wheel. Loosen the rear brake shoe adjustment.
   
3. Remove the rear axle retaining bolts and lockwashers, axle shaft, and gasket.
   
4. Remove the wheel bearing locknut, lockwasher, and adjusting nut.
   
5. Remove the hub and drum assembly from the axle.
   
6. Remove the brake drum-to-hub retaining screws, bolts or bolts and nut. Remove the brake drum from the hub.
   

To install:

1. Place the drum on the hub and attach it to the hub with the attaching nuts and bolts.
   
2. Place the hub and drum assembly on the axle and start the adjusting nut.
   
3. Adjust the wheel bearing nut and install the wheel bearing lockwasher and locknut.
   
4. Install the axle shaft with a new gasket and install the axle retaining bolts and lockwashers.
   
5. Install the wheel and adjust the brake shoes. Remove the jackstands and lower the vehicle.
   

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The drum and hub are one assembly on that vehicle so you will need to remove the dust cap in the center of the drum and remove the large axle nut. The drum/hub/bearing assembly will then pull off of the spindle.

If you want to replace the drum you will either have to find one with a bearing already installed, Have your old bearing pressed out of the old drum and pressed into the new drum, or have new bearings pressed into the new drum.

When installing the new drum it is very important to tighten the axle nut to the proper spec. I can get that spec for you if you need it.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

These are replaceable hub units as opposed to a bearing which you have to press in and out.

You can buy two new hub units on ebay for about a hundred bucks. Take the drums off, undo all the brake components remove the old hubs and bolt on the new ones. You may want to change the brake slave cylinders while you are in there. Get a manual somewhere and make sure you are using the proper torque settings.

First thing to do is jack up the rear end and put wood blocks behind the front wheels for your safety. Next thing is to remove the rear wheel, then using a flat head screwdriver, pry off the center cap on the hub. Now grab a 32mm socket and a decent breaker bar to break that center nut free. Now, remove the two philips head screws that hold the brake in place and then using a 13mm socket, remove the two bolts that hold the brake caliper on, they are located behind the splash shield. While you are at it, take a 11mm socket and remove the handbrake cable holder and the brake hose holder bolts. Now swing that caliper out of the way and slide off the brake hub and bearing and replace with the new one.

The 4 Bolts that Hold the HUB in Also Hold the Backing Plate
Hub Replacement - Rear (Front Wheel Drive/Drum)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake drum.
   1. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
   2. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
   3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).Installation Procedure
   4. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
      1. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Caution: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
      2. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.
      • Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb ft) .
      1. Install the brake drum.
      2. Install the tire and wheel.
      3. Lower the vehicle.

Matthew, look for two threaded holes on the brake drum. Use a approx. 8mm bolt to force the drum off. If not, loosen the brake shoes from behind in case there is a ridge on the inside of the drum preventing the drum from coming off. Other than that, take a hammer and hit outside of the center hub to free drum from hub.

1. for drum brakes with sealed hub(all one piece) remove lug nuts and wheel.
2. spray penetrating oil around studs if there is a big phillips head screw visible remove it with impact driver/if not use big ballpeen hammer ,tap on flat of drum near studs(becareful not to hit them) until drum loosens(your creating a shockwave to loosen rust)
3. once drum is off there are 4-bolts coming in from behind backing plate, remove them then hub should be able to be removed w/a little persuation from hammer.

with out sealed hub ,

1. remove wheel
2. remove dust cap,cotterpin,star washer(if equipped) do not re use cotter pin
3. remove nut then washer, wiggle brake drum and front bearing will come out.
4. put nut on shaft tighten 2-3 turns grab drum by sides and pull towards you this should remove drum leaving inner bearing/seal on shaft
5. to replace reverse procedure making sure to pack new bearings w/grease(take drum and use long punch to remove bearing races, use race/seal installer to install new races

with disk brakes

1. remove wheel
2. remove caliper/bracket
3. remove rotor
4. remove 4-bolts from behind,tap old hub out
5. reverse procedure