Ed McDermott

Hi I am trying to refresh the rear brakes but cannot get the hub off. I have watched many you tube videos on the subject. Attached are two images for reference. The hub will rotate and I have applied rust buster where I could. I have tried a manual hub puller and a hydraulic (10 T one ) but he problem is that only two of the three claws attach. the third does not fit. I am inserting the claws as shown in the attached image. Its seem that a three claw puller is not the correct tool to use. Any suggestions, as i don't know what to try next? Thanks in advance. Ed

update item #1 Re-threading die cleaned up anchor bolts to serviceable condition. Item #2 Chrysler Mater technician reference image on springs.

Thanks to Conn47D24 and others for the images as I am missing that part along with the over spring arm which is available on ebay. I have collected here 4 images that maybe useful to others.

Hi Hickory Yes I am interested. The rear brakes are a little different from the front. I have attached a photo of the two front anchor bolts for my 48 dodge . Are your bolts near this size? I am interested anyway since I have the rear brakes to do and may find the same problem with them. Thanks Ed

Hi Hickory Yes I am interested. The rear brakes are a little different from the front. I have attached a photo of the two front anchor bolts for my 48 dodge . Are your bolts near this size? I am interested anyway since I have the rear brakes to do and may find the same problem with them. Thanks Ed

Thanks all. First time using this forum and I responded to the report post. I have read them all and found some useful info. The picture maybe useful and will print out and give feedback. Andy Bernbaum I believe no longer has the anchor bolts. On ebay there are some pickup truck ones but there to small. I realize that the bolts have an eccentric shape. you can resize pictures down to 70% of orginal and then they will fit with paint or paint prush pro . Ed

I recently acquired a 48 Dodge Custom in reasonably good shape. I have two questions that I am seeking help on. Question #1 is on brake anchor bolts. I have rebuilt the front passenger side brake with modest problems. On the drivers side both of the anchor bolts have some stripping and the nuts do not thread on very far. I have cleaned them but not much improvement . I have ordered a 9/16 x 18 re-threading die which I hope will help. If not the problem get worse. I have not found replacement anchor bolts available on line and is there any possible source? If not is there a solution? I have considered re-threading to 1/2 x 20 but not sure if I can cut the bolt down and be structurally safe. Any suggestions would be helpful. Problem # 2 involves the clutch and return springs location. Two photos attached for reference. The car had a new master cylinder installed before it was shipped to me from an estate sale in Michigan, but the clutch and return springs were loose on the floor. I have reviewed the shop manual page 54, 55 and 56 but do not see attachment points for one end of the long springs and the master cylinder does not have a attachment point on it for one of the long springs. For the third short spring, it is not clear to me as to were it goes when I look at the car. I have remove the floor plate and been under the car but am having trouble figuring out were the springs go. Does anybody have pictures of a fully assembled brake clutch area or could you look at the attached photos and comment or mark up the spring locations. Thank you in advance. Ed