Rear Brake Drum: Removal

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NOTE: On brake drum removal, mark the wheel hub bolt and brake drum before removal for reference during installation. Front rotor is shown. See Figure .

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies. Remove components in the order indicated in the illustration. See Fig 1 .
Machine or replace drum as necessary if inner diameter is not as specified. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Exploded View Rear Drum Brake

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.