Frozen rear wheel

I have a 1949 Mercury that has been stored for 20 years. The rear
passenger side brake has frozen the wheel. The brake pedal is stuck in
the up position and won't depress. Does anyone have suggestions as to
a quick way to loosen the brake without removing the hub to get at the
brake shoe and cylinder? The emergency brake SEEMS to be dis-engaged
and the rear driver's side wheel turns easily.

Rick Roberts

"Rick" <rgrcpa (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net> wrote

I have a 1949 Mercury that has been stored for 20 years. The rear
passenger side brake has frozen the wheel. The brake pedal is stuck in
the up position and won't depress. Does anyone have suggestions as to
a quick way to loosen the brake without removing the hub to get at the
brake shoe and cylinder? The emergency brake SEEMS to be dis-engaged
and the rear driver's side wheel turns easily.

Rick Roberts

Remove the rear wheel and tap around the outside of the drum with a hammer.
Tap, not pound If you can get to the adjuster, back it off.

Al