2002 Kia Sportage Rear Brakes

2002 KIA SPORTAGE
74,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTTAUNGER
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I need help figuring out how to get the rear drum off. I can not find an adjustment screw to lossen the shoes.
Aug 21, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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make sure you have loosened the 4 hub nuts and screws, shown below. once removed ensure park brake is off then drum should slide off, may have to bang on it with rubber mallet a few times in between studs.


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Oct 16, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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