On 21 Apr 2006 18:43:44 -0700, wrote:

>I want to check my rear brakes, but can't get the damn brake drums off
>to inspect the shoes. Is there some trick I don't know about how to
>remove the brake drums ? I've whacked them with a hammer and sprayed
>rust-buster on the lugs, in case they are rusted on. Still, they won't
>budge. And YES, the emergency brake is OFF.


use the threaded holes in the drums. just start screwing bolts in
until it pops. that's what those holes are for!
Chip