I am trying to remove the drums and change the pads but I can not figure out how to do this. I am working on this as I type. I am working on my wifes 96 eclipse.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks in Advance

 

(1) Make sure the handbrake is disengaged.

(2) Some drums develop a ridge around the mouth. This requires the brake adjustment to be manually backed off in order to get the drums off. I'm not familiar with the Eclipse. On some makes you can back-adjust the brakes by using a bent screwdriver to push the self-adjuster lever away from the star wheel and simultaneously use a brake adjusting tool to rotate the star wheel.

(3) On some cars the drums have two threaded holes. You put a drop of oil into these holes and thread in metric bolts. Tighten them 1/4 turn alternately and they will force the drum off the hub.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
[I]Once again you help me out. number 3 looks like what I have to do.

Take Care Daniel

 

If all else fails, there is number 4.

4) Use a big hammer. Strike the periperhy of the drum inward. The shock of the hammer blows loosens the rust bond which has formed around the center hole of the drum.

I don't care for this brute force technique but sometimes you have no other choice. I see professional technicians do this all the time. For them, time is money and they tend to be in a hurry.

 

The hex bolt did the trick, I was also using a hammer before your advice but I was not striking the right area.

Thanks again