I had this problem on an Isuzu pickup and I eventually took it to a mechanic
because I could not get them off no matter how much I hit it with a hammer.
He used an air hammer until they broke loose. Even then, he had to go to
town with that air hammer for a good 5 minutes before they would release.

Sid

> wrote in message
oups.com...
>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.
>