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How do i remove the rear drums from a 1999 pontiac grand am? rusted on

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Soak around the center hub with penetrating fluid allow to sit for a bit then use a med. hammer(ball pien) and repeatedly strike drum with force in between each wheel stud(don't hit studs, this should loose the drum from the hub and alow it to come off. If there is a heavy drum ridge inside you will need a brake tool to loosen of the self adjuster so that the drum ridge will clear the brake shoes!

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Try to warm them with a good size torch,but on LOW temp or risk melting all the rubber seals, just warm up and TAP around the drum while trying to turn them.

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