At  1/6/2004 10:10 AM, you wrote:
>Time to replace rear brakes on the ol' 88 GL. This is my first time to
>do this myself.
>
>So far ....
>
>
>Wheels chocked.
>Van up on jack stands.
>Wheels off
>Removed bolt retaining drum to hub.
>Tapped drum all the way around with 3 pound hammer. Saw the drum move
>slghtly towards the ends of the studs.

When I do drum brakes ... After getting the first wheel off I use
penetrating oil on the studs, the bleeder valve & the brake fluid line at
the wheel cyl, then I go to the other side and do the same thing. Then back
to the first one.
If the drum needs to be loosened a 2 lb hammer all around until it's free
from the hub (breaking the rust loose). Then either ply it off with screw
drivers, tap it off with a hammer or back the adjusters until I can get the
drum off.
Before I put it together I note what I need to do to get to the adjuster
from the outside, I note what direction I need to turn it to loosen it. (I
might make a note of this on the backing plate). I make sure the adjuster
will turn. I make sure the emerg brake cable is free.
I put the drum back on then adjust the brakes. All the way tight till the
drum won't turn by hand then back it off 10 "clicks", repeat for the other
side.
Everything even, everything works...

Rob

rob_b9@lycos.com
Now in western Washington, USA