187inc Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Hey forgive me if I ask some silly questions, only just bought my first esky.. and i've run into a bit of trouble taking off one of the rear drums off (its leaking very slightly) I cant see for the life of me whats keeping it on..(i can take a pic if it helps) its a '77 Mk2. Any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 There is a countersunk screw that locks the drum to the axle flange, but it is normally missing. You will see the countersunk hole or the screw head approximately inline with the wheel stud circle. Check that screw isn't there and then back off the brake shoes as much as you can and try again. Worst case is that you will need to remove the short springs that hold the shoes to the backing plate, but I can't remember if the Escort spring locating Tees can be got at from 'behind' the backing plate or not. Have a look on the side you have been able to remove to see what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Make sure the handbrakes off and the cables are loose. Sorry if thats an insulting suggestion, but even the best can sometimes make simple mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 and a gentle tap from a copper/hyde hammer is normally needed dont forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 also give the centre bore a good wack, not the drum itself if that makes any sense, always works a treat to break the rust if they havent been off in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I can't remember if my MkII Coupe did or not, but do they not have threaded holes towards that centre that you tighten up and it presses against the hub/stud surface and breaks the drum free. Or is that mostly Japanese cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_rich Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 the rear shoes on my cortina had worn a nice groove into the drums that the shoes sat in, preventing the drum coming off. think i just unbolted the slave from the other side and gave the drum an almighty slaying with my not so soft face hammer, worked ace. drum brakes... pigs of things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 yea i delt to the drum because the autoadjustor teeth worn worn off and it just wound right out . do not reccomend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
187inc Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Ok guys thanks for the replies, i'm pretty sure that countersunk screw is not there, and I have tried persuading it with a hammer + block of wood with handbrake off to no avail.. they do look like they've been on there for a while so ill have another crack at it tomorrow - had a busy weekend. And i'm also wondering how hard it is to do a rear-disc conversion? And would it be worth it? Its running a pinto with a bit of work done to it atm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 The only reason to put rear discs on would be either; Cosmetic reasons, discs look good behind mag wheels or, you just want to do something different to your car. I doubt very much youl notice anything different in the way the car stops providing you current brake system is working well. Also legally it will require certification for the disc conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I agree with R100. There would be almost no advantage in a disc conversion on an Escort rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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