Conflicting answers-bolt size removal drum

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Why spend money at the store?

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.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

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

Why? Don't complicate your life.

Have you confirmed that your drums are indeed stuck, or just speculating that they probably will be?

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Why? Don't complicate your life.

Have you confirmed that your drums are indeed stuck, or just speculating that they probably will be?

The front suspension stabilizer bar link nuts were very tight,but the muffler flange bolts came off real easy?

I am just assuming because of high mileage and being a Canadian driven car.

[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.