Hi all -

I have a leaky right rear wheel cylinder and can't figure out how to get the rear drum off and the FSM basically says 'take it off.'

On most cars, there's a lock screw somewhere then you just smack the cover and yank it off but I can't find that screw and its driving me nuts lol

Anyone have an idea?

-chase

If the brake isn't locked up, and the wheel turns, the likely cause is rust between the axle flange and the brake drum. I'd use a few long penetrating oil soaks and use a hammer to hit the drum between the wheel studs a few times. My next choice would be heat.

8 minutes ago, Mark Maras said:

If the brake isn't locked up, and the wheel turns, the likely cause is rust between the axle flange and the brake drum. I'd use a few long penetrating oil soaks and use a hammer to hit the drum between the wheel studs a few times. My next choice would be heat.

Yep the wheels turn fine. Isn't there a lock screw that holds the drum on?

Nope.

They're a pain without any lock screws.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by siteunseen