Is it difficult to replace rear brake shoes on a suzuki swift

if stuck or seized, we fix that first.
clean it? then grease it with "brake" grease.
then adjust it by the book.
"how" has many connotations.
a tool?
or a method.
both?
on many cars, its only inspected, or reset , and are automatic.
the fsm covers this.
you didnt say what you were doing to get there.
new SHOES?
ill guess that. so the book shows, removing them.
and cleaning the the adjuster,then when free, and clean
screw it back in , and as a last step.
adjust it until the shoes , the drum, and then at that star adjuster
back it off 4 or 5 clicks.
some swifts work differerent in your country than ours.
try posting a photo of yours, so other can see, what TYPE
you have.
some have a ratchet adjuster, and the method is totally different on those.

generic photo. talking #6 are you?

number 6 is a STAR adjuster, like use in olden days.
there is rubber plug on backing plate to reach it. using a tool called a brake spoon (or DYI a screwdrive (harder to use)
or
this.


apples and oranges difff. the below is suz, auto adjuster
best practice for diy, buy the FSM book and read the brake page
first, and photograph the parts be for taking them off. (win)

The two matters are unrelated. The squeaking brakes are because you need new brake pads, if you have new pads... the mechanic failed to use brake shim grease which stops the squeak. In severe cases, the front disc brakes may be scored... scratched deeply and require replacement. If you replace the front disc pads, replace the rear brake shoes as well! The service engine light is timed by your dealer to remind you when to take your car in for a service check. Many models have a sequence of steps that one can find on-line to reset the service indicator light back to re-zero the count.

check brake pads /shoes for no linings . Replace and have the drums /disc rotors machined or replaced ( both sides together for even braking)

Make sure emergency brake is release.
If it still. There should be two hole about 3/16" to 1/4" diameter
on the drom surface. Use two 3" long bolt make sure it fit the hole's tread then screw in both hole enenly. It'll bring the drum out.
Or there is not hole. Then use rubber mullet (Rubber hammer) hit from the inside edge evenly (Or top/bottom). It should be able to come out.


Mai Lor

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel(s).
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Remove the parking brake lever cover screws and loosen the brake cable locking nut.
5. Install 2, 8mm bolts into the brake drum holes and uniformly tighten each bolt. Tighten each bolt until the brake drum is removed from the vehicle. If there is difficulty in removing the drum, insert a small tool through the hole in the rear of the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away from the adjuster. Using another narrow, flat tool at the same time, reduce the brake shoe adjuster by turning the adjusting wheel.
   

If the drum is difficult to pull off using the bolts mentioned above, the parking brake is most likely the cause and will have to be adjusted "IN" to prevent drum to shoe contact.

After you remove the tire, the drim should slide off. If it doesn't then try using a rubber mallet and gently tap on the outside edge as you pull on it. Sometimes you also need to tap on the drum in the center part. I have sprayed penetrating lubes like WD-40 or PB Blaster into the seam at the center. You may also have to back off the parking brake cable or even use the adjuster to back off the shoes.

If you have ABS then the wheel bears are not replaceable, and the entire hub needs to be replaced as a unit. The OEM part # is 4340250G11

If you do not have ABS then they are replaceable. The inner bearing is part # 0926225061, and the outer bearing is part # 0926220069.

The rear wheel bearings are pressed in the brake drum with a spacer in between.

Remove the rear brake drum and place it on a work surface.

Tap out the opposite side with a screwdriver/punch and a hammer. (i.e. tap out the inner bearing when the outside of the brake drum is facing you, and tap out the outer bearing when the inside/brae shoe side of the drum is facing you)

Tap in the new bearings making sure that the sealed sides are facing out.

Hi,
The representative icons are sometimes confusing on here. It is saying 1994 Suzuki Swift and you are saying 2,000 caravan.
I'm goin with you! ha...
Most vehicles that have drums on the rear have a slot (maybe plugged with a rubber or plastic plug) where when the plug is removed, a "star wheel" adjuster (used to spread the brake shoes) becomes accessible with a tool called a brake spoon. If you rotate the star wheel such that the brake shoe "Spread" is less, the drum should come off. And yes, it is probably the pads catching on a ridge. Getting the drums turned might be in order...
I hope this helps you. Good luck!

need new emergency /park brake cable

i think your aware of how to change the brakes if im right and your problem is the rusted drum doesnt want to come off the only way to get the old drum off is to remove adjuster plug from behind drum dustshield and adjust the shoes so that there not even close to the braking area of the drum then try and wiggle the drum off of the assembly if it is not coming off then you need to use the old nylon hammer on the drum and i mean you must hit the drum from side to side trying by hand to wiggle the drum off its a tight fit and you need to strike the drum on the face not on the fins not wanting to damage with persistance and care and patience you will eventually be able to remove the drum to service brakes take care and good luck with it