2000 Pontiac Grand Am Rear tire locks up

Tiny
BRYSONSMOM07
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
My rear tire recently started locking up. It comes unlocked when you go in reverse, but if you try and go forward it just drags it. We have heard it may just be a bolt that needs loosened on the back of the drum, but want to know for sure before we start hammering at it. Please let me know! Thanks! -Megan
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 AT 5:43 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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On inside of rear drum is a rubber grommet. Remove it and use screwdriver to rotate adjuster to loosen drum shoe.

Then remove drum, get a hardware kit from autoparts store, replace hardware.

Check condition of drum and shoes, and make sure parking brake is releasing and not binding.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009 AT 8:25 AM

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