90 Topaz brakes

1990 MERCURY CAPRI
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SQONE
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I'm having a hard time getting the rear drums off the hubs. I've tried wd 40, heat and still no luck. Any ideas?

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Sep 22, 2007 at 8:32 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If backing the adjuster off doesn't do it, Remove the outter bearing and put the tire back on, pull while shaking back and forth!
Sep 22, 2007 at 9:49 AM
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SQONE
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I can get the drum/hub off the car but cannot get the hub off the drum.

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Sep 22, 2007 at 10:19 AM
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MERLIN2021
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You do not want to! even if you are replaceing the drum, buy one that is put together! or you'll regret it!
Sep 22, 2007 at 11:01 AM
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