1972 Ford F 250 Rear Brakes Seized S Parking Brake Shoes Adjusting This

1972 FORD F-250
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The rear brakes are seized up. I don't know if it's the parking brake or the brake shoes need adjusting. This truck has 8 lug wheels, and the rear axle has bolts at the end of the axles. Do I have to remove these bolts and the axle shaft to remove the drums? (It has disc brakes on the front)
Dec 16, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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IS THIS A RECENT DRIVER......OR HAS IT BEEN SITTING FOREVER?

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Dec 17, 2012 at 5:27 AM
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