how to take off rear brake drums? is there a retainer or should it come off with a few bangs from a hammer?
Mar 1, 2010 at 10:34 AM
2005 Chevy Cavalier REAR BRAKE DRUMS
2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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Ensure that the parking brake is released Back off the parking brake adjustment cable
Use a rubber mallet in order to tap gently on the outer rim of the drum and/or around the inner drum diameter by the spindle. Do not use excessive force, which may deform the drum.
Here are videos and a guide to help you see how to do the job on similar vehicles, the process is the same.
https://youtu.be/3W0fs6shT3o
and
https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0
and
https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums
Please run down these guides and report back.
Use a rubber mallet in order to tap gently on the outer rim of the drum and/or around the inner drum diameter by the spindle. Do not use excessive force, which may deform the drum.
Here are videos and a guide to help you see how to do the job on similar vehicles, the process is the same.
https://youtu.be/3W0fs6shT3o
and
https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0
and
https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums
Please run down these guides and report back.
Feb 25, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Ok thanks alot.
Feb 25, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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