2001 GMC Savana Rear Brake Drum Removal

2001 GMC SAVANA
75,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB SCHNEID
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What is the trick to removing the rear brake drum --Usually there is a small rubber plug to remove and back off a star wheel to release the shoe tension --Not so with this Van --Please help !!!
Jul 26, 2008 at 6:42 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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look real close and see if you see a spot where the rubber plug should be. you will see it outlined. smash that piece in with a hammer and screwdriver then unadjust shoes.
Jul 26, 2008 at 7:34 PM
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