hit it with a hammer on the front out side edge it should just come loose
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I guess you're referring to the wheel cylinder brake backing plate at the wheel. The one which operates the rods that move the brake shoes. It's usually pretty obvious. A couple of bolts to remove and a brake line to remove from the cylinder. Bear in mind that you'll have to fill and bleed the brake lines after replacing the cylinder.
Drum.
i had a 99 grand am and i had to remove the drum by banging it with a hammer, sometimes you can get to the star adjuster but for me it was just easier to pound it off
To remove the rear brake drum on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, first ensure the vehicle is safely lifted and secured on jack stands. Remove the wheel and tire, then locate the drum's retaining screws, if present, and remove them. Use a brake drum puller if necessary to avoid damaging the drum, then gently pull the drum off the wheel hub. If the drum is stuck, you may need to adjust the brake shoes inward by accessing the adjuster through the inspection hole on the backing plate.
Remove the brake drum, drive out he damaged studs from the front of the drum, press in the new ones from the back of the drum, reinstall the drum.
The only part that is needed to replace your 1997 Pontiac rear brakes is a break assembly kit. The brake assembly kit will have everything you need.
To tighten the drum brakes on a 2001 Pontiac Montana, first, remove the rear wheel and tire to access the brake drum. Locate the adjuster screw through the access hole in the drum or remove the drum if necessary. Use a brake spoon or a flathead screwdriver to turn the adjuster screw clockwise to tighten the brake shoes until they lightly contact the drum. Finally, reassemble the components, ensuring everything is properly secured before testing the brakes.
just pull them off like you would with anyother brake drum you might need to give them a few taps on the back side with a hammer
how do remove the brake drum on a 1991 mazda 323
To remove the rear drum on a 2001 Pontiac Aztek, first ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Remove the wheel and tire, then locate the drum mounting screws, if present, and remove them. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap around the drum to loosen it, and then pull it off the hub. If it’s stuck, check for any retaining clips or adjust the brake shoes inward before attempting to remove the drum.