1997 Chrysler Town and Country Rear brake drum removal

1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBYCEE
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having a hard time removing drums on rear to replace pads...simple mallet will not do they are on there pretty good....is a bendex tool required to get this job done?...need to know today if possible...Thankyou....Bobby
Mar 5, 2009 at 12:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Bobby,
Have you adjusted the brake shoes down so they don't catch on the ridge? Also, are you sure the park brake is releasing?

Let me know.

Joe
Mar 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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