Rear drum brakes

2005 KIA SEDONA
56,300 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VGATOROY777
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After finishing all parts on the rear brakes of my car I am not able to slip on the drum back over the whole assembly.
Jul 6, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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HMAC300
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make sure parking brake lever is installed in shoes all the way and tap lining with hammer handle to make sure they are squared and centered then try.
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Jul 6, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Also make sure you have backed off the adjuster from its previous extended position.
Jul 6, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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