I have a chevy 3/4 truck (1994). I wanted to put rear brakes on it but>unsure of how the drum comes off. Any help would be appreciated.>

Thanks Jeff

On 8 May 2006 11:50:29 -0700, "jeff" <jeffcjmc@aol.com> wrote:>

I don't have a 3/4 ton, but unless its unlike any other drum brakes,>this is how to approach it (from my experience):>

1. Work at it. Make sure the parking brake isn't on, make sure you can>turn the drum freely (may have to jack up the other side). >

2. Rock it back and forth while tugging at it. (You should probably>remove the wheel before step one. Ha ha)>

3. Tap at the edge with a rubber mallet, towards yourself, as you turn it. This sometimes>pops them off.>

4. At the bottom of the backing plate (on the axle side), look for a>small metal knock out or rubber plug. Remove it. Using a special tool>(looks like a cross between a spoon and a lever), back the star-wheel>adjuster­ up while holding the spring loaded lever back (sometimes I>have to use a second tool for this, so it gets crowded!). If its a metal knockout, you must get a rubber plug from the parts store to fill in the hole.>

5. The more you back off that auto-adjuster, the easier it should be>to turn. And then slide it off.>

6. Once upon a time I had a drum brake so far gone that the shoes were>jammed inside the drums and backing the star adjust made no difference>(thanks mom). We had to use pry bars and wound up breaking the spings>and the ears on the wheel cylinder. This should NOT be neccessary for>you. Hopefully.>

Let me know if you need further clarification, and remember, I've>never done a 3/4 ton, so I don't know if its different.>

A Different Jeff