2003 Ford Freestyle rear break drums

2003 FORD FREESTYLE
101,372 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB1CAR
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How to easily remove rear drums? There is no place to relieve shoe pressure against drums.
Mar 11, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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BLACKOP555
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there should be rubber plugs in the backing plate for you to pop out and loosen up the shoes, you could also cut the hold down pins on the backing as you should use new ones anyways.
Mar 11, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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