97 rear brakes drum removal

[sab1968]

i can not get the drum to come off and dont see any way to release the shoes any ideas

[localyokel]

Hi, get the biggest hammer you have and just wack it.Not like your hammering nails.You cant hurt anything unless you hit the studs.Hit the outer edge of the drum as hard as you can and after it pops loose spin and pull the drum at the same time.If this doesnt work use a brake spoon to disadjust the star wheel.