Hi folks. I am long time gone from the forum but I really am going to try and get the brat rolling. Driver side rear drum is frozen tight. I tried the obvious things but no go. The square drive shoe adjuster is frozen tight. The wheel lugs and axle nut is off, and pb blasted the bolts and axle. I don't do face book but wondered if most people go that way now adays. Also Hi Moosens long time no see.

Hi Dave, yeah I’m still kicking. 
Indeed many or most bailed out to face boob. It’s not so bad as long as you’re like us old guys and don’t get involved with anything other than cars. 
 

If you dare to sigh in there’s a couple dedicated groups for us dinosaurs. Old School Subaru and 4x140 or GTFO , those two are where I’ll be found. 
 

I created a pre-74 Subaru but it’s very quiet. Just a place for the very early 1100s 1300s and the first 1400 folks to exchange information. 
 

About that drum, geez, I thought you were near the desert. Either way wow that one sounds unusual. Not much I’m going to add at this time other that the usual get that 10lb sledge out or keep heating and spraying. Maybe get some strong bolts and send them in through the drum with those holes they leave for the tool? 

Yeah howdy! There are no holes in the face of it. The backing plate hides the back of the drum so no puller will fit there. The brat didn't move for 6 or 7 yrs and that wheel sunk into the dirt. One extreme way is to unbolt all the brake mounting nuts and beat the whole assembly off. I had intended to take it to my mechanic but it won't roll.  I will look into the old forums, glad you are still around.

Ahh, no holes. Sorry, dealing with too many later models here. 

Yikes! Yeah not much else other than what you mentioned. Remove the brake adjuster nuts and let it float inside while you strike a drift against the backside of the drum. This draws a memory. 
 

Good luck. Let us know how you tricked it into removing itself. 

 

Edited October 23, 2025Oct 23 by moosens