C60

[Richard Jamison]

Wanting to rebuild rear wheel cylinders on 1964 C60 grain truck. I pulled the rear wheels off and on the face of the brake drum there are three recessed plathead screws. Do these have to come out to remove the drum? I beat on the drum and it would not budge. Appreciate any help. Anyone heard from burgie. I have sent a few messages but haven't heard from him.

Thanks

 

[JerryCPP(WA) (PIC)]

Yes, those hold the drum onto the hub. An impact screw driver may help, but before you mess them up, use lots of penetrating oil, and heat them and let them cool a few times. Do not try to remove them while they are hot, as that's when they are the largest. The heating and cooling cycles help break them loose from the hub. Be sure you adjust the brakes looser so they don't catch on the edge of the drum if it is worn. Good Luck!

 

[burg hamons]

i have a 70 c60 i have been restoring for a few years ,,i finally pulled it into the garage for a major new motor ,,700r4 and i in the process changed the rearend. i put a rearend in out of a 5 ton with a 2 speed rearend,,,the biggest hassle was the u bolts getting them right[broken springs,,etc]. i done this because i found out the brakes are much wider on this rearend ,,an excellent addition just cause more braking surface. maybe 1 to 1 1/2 inch wider ,,,i am looking for a master cylinder that will give me 2 fluid bowls for my brakes. i am fixing to put my transmission into my truck but i have 1 problem,, this tranny swap changes my e-BRake ,,i have to have an emergency brake so i can get inspected,, any ideas,,i built this truck specially for hauling light to medium loads,,and fuel milage,,i am carrying 100 gallons of gas so i can go 1500 miles without filling up,,and going to 100 20 tires,, i thought maybe this rearend change you may consider ,, i have excellent stopping power,,and should be set with my overdrive,,what do you think,,how can i improve it more,,a lot of opinions is better than 1 ,,,basicly am i doing right in your mind,,thanks for letting me ramble on and i am looking for any opinions ,,thanks burg hamons.

 

[Bob]

Alternately, you can remove the axle shaft, then remove the big nut, lock, and inner nut, then pull the hub and drum as an assembly.