1991 Mazda Protege help please.

Tiny
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Brakes problem
1991 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

I am trying to change the rear break shoes, but I can not get the drum off, any help will be appreciated. Thanks
Thursday, August 28th, 2008 AT 4:09 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

If you have a brake drum that wont budge, there may be a lip worn on the inside of the drum and you will have to back off the hand brake cable & the brake adjuster this will draw in the shoes and allow the drum to be removed, you may need to give it a decent belt with a copper hammer (wearing safety glasses) as they can bind on to the rear hub sometimes as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 5:55 AM

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