2004 Vauxhall Astra REAR BRAKES DRUMS

2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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Brakes problem
2004 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

I HAVE TAKEN REAR WHEELS OFF RELEASED HAND BRAKE DRUMS TURN FREELY BUT DRUMS WILL NOT COME OFF . IS THERE SOME THING ELSE I AM DOING WRONG COULD YOU PLEASE ADVICE ME ON WHAT I AM DOING WRONG.HOPE YOU CAN HELP.THANKS
Jan 18, 2009 at 6:49 AM
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Im in theUSA, so Im not familiar twith those cars, but Ill try. Is there a cap in the center of the drum? If so remove it to see if there is a nut holding it on.If not are there 2 phillips screws between the wheel studs? if so remove them and the drum should come off. If neither of those, try striking it with a hammer to jar it free of the hub assembly. Hope this helps, I think I covered all of them
Jan 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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THERE IS NO NUT IN CENTRE OF HUB & ONLY ONE SCREW WHICH I HAVE REMOVED TERE ARE WHEEL STUDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEEL ON IT TOOK ME AN HOUR TO GET EACH REAR WHEEL OFF BECAUSE THEY ARE ALLOY SO DO YOU THINK THEY COULD BE JUST RUSTED ON. THANKS MARK
Jan 18, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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Sounds like it.Try striking the face of the drum (between wheel studs) with a heavy hammer to shock it free
Jan 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM