60 John Deere brake reline

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I have a 1954 model 60 John Deere that needs new brake linings. I have attempted to remove the brake drums with a gear puller and so far have only succeeded in breaking it. After taking off the nuts, I sprayed the shaft with Blaster to loosen the drum. I did this twice over the course of 8 hours. Does anyone have a method of removing these drums that works?

 

[DJ54]

Never have worked on one, but did find this on youtube. Should be similar,and if the seal needs replaced, looks like it would be a LOT easier with the pinion shaft removed, as shown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SoVmLm5MNA

 

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Thanks for the lead. I did not want to remove the assembly from the tractor as he did because I thought you would have to replace the gasket between the assembly and the rear axle housing. He did not replace the gasket, so if I'm careful maybe I will not have to. Again, thanks for your help.

 

[Tx Jim]

Heat the drum where it splines on the shaft with an acetylene torch.

 

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Heat the drum where it splines on the shaft with an acetylene torch.

Thanks for the reply. I do not have an acetylene torch, but if the technique in a previously reply (pull the brake assembly from the tractor and drop it on an oak slab, outer end of the brake shaft down), I will take the brake assemblies to a friend who has a torch.