Conflicting answers-bolt size removal drum

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

Okay I will remove 1 from each side and see how it goes.

Wont be till next weekend though.

Off topic:

I have read that I may need to back off shoes as this these could get caught in the grooves in the drum causing removal problem/s?

Parking brake will be OFF of course.

Possibly but not necessarily. See how it goes.

In the top of the backing plate theres a rubber plug you can remove to insert a screwdriver to back off the brake shoe adjustment. Thats if the drum wont fit over the shoes.

good luck! tell us what happens!

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Possibly but not necessarily. See how it goes.

In the top of the backing plate theres a rubber plug you can remove to insert a screwdriver to back off the brake shoe adjustment. Thats if the drum wont fit over the shoes.

good luck! tell us what happens!

Just what I needed to know...thanks.

Hopefully the shoes are still good or I will replace same time.

Just need to figure what brand is good.Some have mentioned raybestos.