Removing drum from rear axle

[bankrobber]

I tried a screwdriver between backing plate but just it barely moved. If I keep doing that the plate will bend. I thought the rear brakes last longer than front?
My front disc is still 50% good. I may have to try the two bolts you mentioned. I dont have any grinding sound from brakes but I got a nail in my tire so after I took it off to put a plug in I decided to check the brakes. If I bend the lip to the backing plate can I just hit it back tight to the drum??

[Reddog99]

Originally Posted by bankrobber

I tried a screwdriver between backing plate but just it barely moved. If I keep doing that the plate will bend. I thought the rear brakes last longer than front?
My front disc is still 50% good. I may have to try the two bolts you mentioned. I dont have any grinding sound from brakes but I got a nail in my tire so after I took it off to put a plug in I decided to check the brakes. If I bend the lip to the backing plate can I just hit it back tight to the drum??

The object is to adjust the brake shoes away from the drum by turning the star wheel adjuster. If you're bending the backing plate, then you are doing something wrong. After you adjust the shoes away from the drum, then you need to use the two bolt method. If your drums fit as tight as mine did, then they won't come off just by beating or hand pulling. Be wary of using a puller: it must have METRIC threads for the brake drum holes.