I cant get the drum off any suggestions? Am I missing something?
I already took off the two screws on the front but drum does not want to come off!
2006-12-16 15:08:57 · 4 answers · asked by camilo4891 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks to all I finallly got the cover off!! I dont know I tried all of your suggestions and kept hitting hit with the hammer and it finally came off. Thanks again
2006-12-17 11:21:58 · update #1
try hitting drum with hammer this will usually loosen drum and should pull off. provided you dont have the parking brake applied
2006-12-16 15:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by russ G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this applies to a 99 Kia, but you may have to adjust the brake shoes away from the drum. There should be a slot either at the edge of the drum or on the backing plate (or support plate, whetever you call it). You will however need some specialized tools or a couple of screwdrivers.
2006-12-17 01:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by R.W. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed this on a few Asian vehicles with drum brakes. You will see 2 threaded holes on the drum where you need to insert 2 8mm bolts ( M8 X 1.25 I believe). Slowly turn each bolt a little at a time and it will easily pull the drum off. I hope this helps.
2006-12-16 23:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by Marc87GN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screws? Sorry, you bought the Foreign thing, It just cost's more to fix them.
Suggestion, bfh!
2006-12-16 23:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by oldster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋