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#1
05-19-2006, 03:26 PM
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Drum Removal
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
V6 3.3 138,690 miles How do i get the rear drums off? I understand theres supposed to be an adjusting screw thats star shaped, but i can't find it.. The drum wont come off by pulling on it with a lot of force. It moves ever so slightly, but then pulls back to its original position as soon as you let go. Any help would be appreciated 
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#2
05-19-2006, 06:03 PM
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Re: Drum Removal
In the rear of the drum on the backing plate at the bottom there should be a rubber plug. Pull the plug out and turn the adjusting screw with a screwdriver. Clockwise should work as they are left hand threads. Once you have the shoes retracted then take a hammer and use some persuasion on the drum itself. You should be able to remove the drums.
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#3
05-19-2006, 06:25 PM
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Re: Drum Removal
Ok, Its raining out now so i can't look at that but i will after it stops.. when i go to put the drum back on, do i need to retighten the screw or does it automatically adjust when i step on the brake?
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#4
05-20-2006, 10:01 AM
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Re: Drum Removal
Tighten the shoes to the point where the drum will just slip on. If you are using a new or turned drum then the adjuster should take it from there. If you are not having the drum turned there will be a lip that you will need to get the lip over the shoes then you will need to tighten the shoes using the screw. I recommend that if you take the drum off and replace the shoes you turn the drum for best seating and braking power.
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