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How do you loosen the brake drum adjuster?
If you have to loosen the brakes, you will need to insert a screwdriver to push the adjuster arm off of the star wheel, and then turn the spoon in the opposite direction.
How do you loosen a drum brake adjuster?
Lever the spoon up and down to adjust the brakes by spreading the adjuster. The star wheel will only turn in one direction because of the notches. If you have to loosen the brakes, you will need to insert a screwdriver to push the adjuster arm off of the star wheel, and then turn the spoon in the opposite direction.
How do you remove the brake drum on a 2007 Ford Focus?
This step is for removing the brake drum and the wheel bearing together. Use a mallet and a flat head screwdriver to make a small indentation along the edge of the wheel bearing dust cap. Pry the dust cap out of the brake drum with the flat head screwdriver. Remove the 29 mm rear hub bolt nut from the brake drum.
How do you disassemble a rear brake drum?
Disassembling the Drum Turn the adjuster screw to loosen the shoes. Locate the access hole on the outside of the brake drum. Unscrew the brake drum if needed. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the brake drum to the wheel. If you’re having trouble, use a screwdriver and rubber mallet.
How do you remove a stuck drum from a wheel?
Use a screwdriver and rubber mallet or a brake drum puller to take the drum off of the wheel if you are unable to remove the drum by unscrewing it and pulling it. If you’re having trouble, use a screwdriver and rubber mallet.
What should I do if my brake shoes are stuck?
Push it back toward the backing plate if it sticks. Check to see if the wheel (brake drum) will rotate. If it will rotate, revert to Plan A. Plan E: If you have slack in the cable, but the drum is still stuck and will not rotate, then the shoes are likely stuck to the drum.
How do I remove rust from the front brake drum?
With a front wheel chocked and in gear or park remove hand brake, using a soft hammer hit the brake drum between the wheel fixings, the shock should release the drum and it should now turn freely. Engage handbrake, refit wheel and take for a drive using the brakes as much as possible to remove the rust in brake drum.