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Rear Brake Drum: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
    CAUTION: Use of a brake drum puller or a torch is not recommended. Brake drum distortion can result.
    NOTE: If the brake drum is rusted to the axle shaft pilot diameter, tap the center of the brake drum between the wheel studs.
  2. If equipped, remove the brake drum retaining clips. Remove the brake drum.
  3. If the brake drums will not come off. Move the brake shoe adjusting lever off the brake adjuster screw. Then loosen the brake shoe adjuster screw nut by adjusting the nut upward. See Fig 1 .
  4. Using the Brake Shoe Adjustment Gauge (134-R0191), measure the brake drum inside diameter. Install a new brake drum if the maximum inside diameter exceeds the specification shown on the outside of the brake drum. See Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster & Screw
G00303125Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Measuring Brake Drum Inside Diameter
G00303124Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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