They can be hard , My solution was to spray around the center hub with penetrating oil...letting it soak in, Then heated the drum with a propane torch till heated up some what, resprayed with penetrating oil and hammered the drum with a hammer...it eventually loosened and was pulled off.
how do remove the brake drum on a 1991 mazda 323
To remove the rear brake drums on a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first, ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and secure it with wheel chocks. Remove the rear wheels and then locate the brake drum; if it’s stuck, tap around the drum's edge with a hammer to loosen it. You may need to adjust the brake shoes inward using the adjuster screw accessible through a small hole on the back of the drum. Once free, pull the drum straight off the wheel hub.
You need to remove the two Phillips head screws holding brake drum assembly on. Then thread an 8mm bolt through threaded hole on face of drum. This will push drum assmembly off of hub.
Obviously ensure your handbrake is off with wheels chocked. My 1994 Mazda B2600i has two large Philip head screws in each drum, between the wheel studs. Unscrew these first, then tap the front and sides of the drum with a hammer to disloge the drum, ENSURING you do not chip the edge of the drum. If the drum still does not pull toward you, study the layout of the drum brake adjustment mechanism and try and adjust the brake shoes in via the port at the rear of the drum.
You can remove the front brake drum, on your Kawasaki Mule 2500, by removing the wheel and axle. The brake drum will slide off.
How do you remove rear brake drum from a 1993 Toyota pickup?
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If you're trying to remove the brake drum, be sure to NOT have the emergancy brake on. Remove the wheel and tap the drum with a rubber mallet until it releases, That's it!
To remove a rear brake drum on a Chrysler, first ensure the vehicle is safely elevated and secured on jack stands. Remove the wheel, then locate and remove any retaining screws or clips securing the drum. If the drum is stuck, gently tap it with a hammer or use a brake drum puller to loosen it. Once free, slide the drum off the hub to access the brake components.
To replace the rear brake shoes on a Mazda B2600, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the rear wheels. Next, remove the brake drum by unscrewing the retaining screws and gently tapping it off if it's stuck. Once the drum is off, disconnect the brake springs and remove the old shoes, then install the new shoes in the reverse order, ensuring that all springs and components are securely reattached. Finally, reassemble the drum and wheel, and lower the vehicle before testing the brakes.
Better hope it is not a drum brake- it was originally equipped with a disc brake caliper.
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