2005 Chevy Cavalier rear brake drums

2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGAST71
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I am changing the rear brakes on my cavalier. For some reason I can't get the drum off. The car has been sitting for a year. We just had a new motor put in it. I don't know if its corroded on there or if there is something special I have to do to get it off. Any advice?
Feb 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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may want to check to see if the park brake is fully released. if it is then the drum is just stuck on, take a rubber mallet and bang it loose
Feb 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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