Have you tried removing the hub assembly?

Answered by 2CarPros Jack (expert)
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Here is what I posted in another forum... I really appreciate your help in attacking this problem.
"Thanks all for your help, after spending a total of 2 1/2 hours prying, scraping rust off, and twisting every which way I decided to go buy the rebuild kit and just go that route, 30 minutes later both sides were done and I felt much better as I bled the brakes and there were no leaks. To address all of your answers, the entire brake shoe assembly was removed, the bleeder valve was removed, and someone in another forum suggested I remove the hub assembly. I loosed the bolts on the hub assembly, but it would not separate from the backing plate, and I abandoned that route as well. But I really want to thank everyone for taking a minute or two to answer my question."

Response from jaredbelch
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There are some things that you have to shake your head at. Why in the world are cars designed so poorly? Often times yuou need to think outside the box as you did. Thanks for following up and posting your solution.

Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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