1994 Honda Civic brake problem

Tiny
NATHANIELLUCHT
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  • 1994 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
The brake drum is stuck and wont come off is there a way to get it off.I think the shoe got worn down so bad that the drum got worn in alot.
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 10:05 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Hi nathaniellucht,

There is a slot behind the backing plate that you can insert a screwdriver to release the adjuster. However you need a fine screwdriver to push the adjuster tab away to enable adjustment.

Hope you have remembered to release the parking brakes, ;)
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