Cant remove the drum!!!

[I_bRAD]

My truck doesn't have a PARK position!

I'm not sure if it's different on the auto trans, but there are only 2 inputs to the rear brakes- the hydraulic line, which as far as I know does not connect to the transmission (definitely does not on the manual) and the parking brake cable. How is the transmission setting affecting the rear brakes?

 

[JeepKiller]

It allows the axle to spin freely and thus help you wiggle the drum off i guess. Don't ask me exactly how it works haha it just does. All I know is that when my 4Runner is in park the drums will not come off but when it is in neutral they will. (I'm only jacking up 1 wheel at a time, so that may have an impact) What is it going to hurt if he tries? Just a suggestion and what works for me.

 

[I_bRAD]

Not saying it would hurt anything, just not sure how it works! I think your free axle theory is probably the case...

 

[JeepKiller]

I don't know haha but on every car I've done it on Ive put it in neutral. My uncle (mechanic) taught me to do that when I was little, never got to ask why but it's worked ever since. All I do is spray PB blaster in where the lug nuts are, tap around the outside with a hammer, put it in neutral, and pull it off.

 

[gebomartin]

google search

'3rd gen 4runner remove drum brake'

then go get some m8 x 1.25 bolts

100% AGREEMENT. This was the only way the previous owner could get mine off.