1994 Honda Civic brake problem

128,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NATHANIELLUCHT
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the brake drum is stuck and wont come off is there a way to get it off.I think the shoe got worn down so bad that the drum got worn in alot.
Nov 5, 2008 at 2:05 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi nathaniellucht,

There is a slot behind the backing plate that you can insert a screwdriver to release the adjuster. However you need a fine screwdriver to push the adjuster tab away to enable adjustment.

Hope you have remembered to release the parking brakes, ;)
Mar 16, 2021 at 4:25 AM
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