Feanorcurufinwe
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:04 PM
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Question for the mechanically inclined. Wheel in flames. |
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Edited on Thu Apr-22-04 01:04 PM by Feanorcurufinwe
Last night I was driving home on the interstate when I realized I was smoking badly. (1986 F-150 truck) When I stopped, I discovered my left rear wheel was the culprit, and there were flames coming out of the wheel on the inside. I doused the flames with a fire extinguisher. I had a hitchhiker with me who was a mechanic. He said it was either the bearing, or the brake rubbing. Brake seemed likeliest. We were 6 miles from the exit near my house. Drove to there. It was hot but not in flames. I decided to drive it home instead of to the mechanic in that little town, who is just not trustworthy. The hitchhiker advised me if it is the brake, I should be able to take the wheel off and disconnect the brake and at least be able to drive it to a more reputable mechanic.
Well now that I've got the wheel off, I thought I would be able to just pry the drum off as well but apparently not, is there a fastener I am missing? Any other advice for me?
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:06 PM
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1. Have you released the parking brake? |
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I know that's a "duh", suggestion, but that would hold the drum in place.
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:10 PM
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remember, the problem is that the brake is 'on' even though it's not supposed to be.
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:06 PM
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2. you have to hit it with a hammer |
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no kidding, smack it good with a hammer to dislodge the drum from the wheel hub. It's all rusy and usually set in there pretty good. i'd advise against disconnecting the brake though unless you know what you're doing, which it sounds like you don't.
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Feanorcurufinwe
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:09 PM
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3. Am I better off driving it 35 miles on the interstate to town to |
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bring it to the mechanic?
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:12 PM
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5. Get it towed, or pay for a mobile mechanic |
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You'd be a public menace on the highway.
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:18 PM
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6. Don't disconnect the brakes |
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Have the vehicle hauled to the mechanic. It really sound like you should not attempt to repair.
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:26 PM
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7. Get it to the nearest mechanic |
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This aint brain surgery. The putz at the local fixit should be able to help, at least enough for you to get it to sears or mr. goodwrench.
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Feanorcurufinwe
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:33 PM
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8. I think that's what I'll do, it's only 10 miles. |
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Edited on Thu Apr-22-04 01:48 PM by Feanorcurufinwe
Still, any additional advice someone wants to add would be welcome.
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Thu Apr-22-04 01:53 PM
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Click and clack bbs but they take forever to check and post your questions.
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