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Yes, those 12 I think nuts are all that hold the drum on. You really should look through the -20 for the M44 series trucks. It takes you through the brake inspection process and hub removal with pictures and everything. One important reminder is this. The bearins on a M35 are supposed to be...

You only need a 9/16 to pull drum off once the tires are removed. However, I doubt the drum will come off once the nuts are all removed. It will be stuck to the hub. OTC part number 1911 is the socket you need to pull the hub off. Which is the better way to go. You get to check your gear...

Wheel cylinder rebuilt kits are less than $5.00 each. OD Iron, Rapco, ABLinn and many other suppliers. New wheel cylinders are in the $25 each range. Way to cheap to drive with one leaking. Fix them all before you drive.

My assistant principal was one of the drivers of some car in that race. I will have to ask him if he had the pink #6 and then make fun of him about it. Glad you got the right tools to have at it.

You are correct and I am wrong. I changed the original post. Thanks.

1-1/2" BUDD socket. The socket you need is for semi trucks. It will have the 1-1/2" for the outter rear and front lugs. Then inside, it has the 13/16 square drive needed to pull the rear inner lugs. Most NAPA stores have them, as well as truck stops and just about anyplace that deals with heavy...

Ok, you push the pedal, a piston in the master cylinder pushes fluid through the lines toward the wheel cylinders. If your shoes at all 6 corners are far away from the drum, a lot of fluid is needed to push them up next to the drum. That takes the entire master cylinder stroke length. You...

Read the -20 manual about a "major" and a "Minor" brake adjustment. Yours sounds like it needs both. Many threads have been written about brake adjustment. It is really a very simple process that takes longer to jack up the axle than do. However, since this is a new to you truck. I would...