8" drum/back plates upgrade

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estepona1999
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8" drum/back plates upgrade

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Is it difficult to remove the 7" drums and back plates and then fit an 8" upgrade.Do I need a hub puller or is it not necessary to disturbe the hubs.What is the procedure please?
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Re: 8" drum/back plates upgrade

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not very much...
you have to remove the hub, otherwise it is not possible to fix the backplate.
Keep in mind that the adjusters and the springs are different to the 7" setup. The cylinders are the same.
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Re: 8" drum/back plates upgrade

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You do need to pop the hubs off - but they should just slide off with a good tug - at worst, refit the wheel and wiggle/ tug with that.
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Re: 8" drum/back plates upgrade

Post by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH »

2 claw hammers make a good levers! Claw end between the brake cylinder and the hub and push :D


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Re: 8" drum/back plates upgrade

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Thanks for that information,I dare tackle it now,cheers Roger
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