1997 Mazda Protege Changing rear brake shoes

1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
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VICTORIA59
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Brakes problem
1997 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

When I put the new brake shoes on I cannot get the hub will not go back on. I put the old ones back on and they go on just fine. How do I adjust the new brakes in order to get the hub to go back on and still turn freely?
Mar 19, 2010 at 2:17 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your vehicle should have brake pads all around, no brake shoes. are you talking about the parking brake shoes??
Mar 19, 2010 at 11:50 PM
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