dificult removing rear drum on 2002 neon

brake drum on 2002 dodge neon will not come off. backed off starwheel many turns. drum is free spinning, but still won't come off. any ideas.

Reply to
normie
Loading thread data ...

hit the sides with a big rubber mallet.....shoes are hanging up inside

Reply to
rob

OR-- the drum is rusted to the hub. Remove the big nut under the cap and pull the hub and rotor as one unit.

Reply to
nospam.clare.nce

what rotor?

Reply to
rob

it went from drum to rotor, hmmmm. Anyway, Spray some penatrating oil on the spindle of the hub and the wheel studs and hit the edge of the drum with a large hammer, it will release.

Glenn beasley Chrysler Tech

Reply to
damnnickname

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.