Can't get rear drum off to change brakes

Tiny
SHAMROCKER0
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  • 1991 FORD PROBE
Got the drum loose but won't come all the way off
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 AT 11:23 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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A lot of times the drums are loose, but they won't come off because they are hung up on the shoes due to a rust ridge that builds up on the outer edge of the drum.

So, the best thing is to loosen them as much as possible but if you still can get it off, then you may need to pry them off to break that ridge.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

Also, we need to make sure you have removed the nut and bearings under the dust cap.

I am attaching the info below on how to do this.

Please run through this info and let us know what you find.

Thanks
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