"David W" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com:
Should I be able to remove the rear drums from my 98 K1500 (56k miles)
> with relative ease or should it involve much cursing, sweating and
> backyard mechanical tom-foolery? I think I need to replace my rear
> shoes and I cannot for the life of me get the drums off to even check
> the lining thickness. I have not tried a drum puller yet.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> --
> David
> 1964 Karmann Ghia coupe
> 1998 Chev K1500
> 2000 Subaru Legacy GT
>
>
There May also be some Holding clips on the studs holding the drum in place. There very thin and may not be noticeable. If so just pry them off.