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.
>

my rear drums (98 civic cx) have 2 threaded holes, perfect size for2
LONG metric threaded bolts.

find 2, thread em in, itll push the drum right off.