>
>
> Well, you could, for grins, take it to Midas for a free brake inspection.
>
> There, they will remove your wheels, bash off your drums for you, and you
> will be able to see the condition of your shoes/drums.
>
> They will also check out the slave cylinders for wear or leakage etc.
>
> All at no cost.
>

This is what I do for all my vehicles. It saves me from trying to remove
those old never-taken-off-before drums. This way, they come off easy for me
thus saving me the pain and suffering of trying to pound off brake drums.

Bill                     "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
'82 CA Westy [FreeBird]       Greater Yellowstone"
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