Chevey Aveo Brakes

iggy3

This may not be the best forum, but I'm at a loss. I can't seem to get the rear drums off of my 2004 Aveo in order to service the brakes and replace the wheel bearings.
Do you need to use a brake drum puller to get these off or what?

poncho167

I can't say for sure but I have seen quite a few cars/trucks that need to have their drums hammered pretty good to get them loose. Have you loosened the brake tension from behind?

iggy3

I haven't slacked off the adjuster from behind, but the wheel moves very freely. The bearing appear to be worn out and I'm wondering if it has somehow seized or welded itself to the spindle.
BTW - I've hammer the spit out of it.

Thanks for the response.

Iggy

iggy3

How do I release the rear pads (The self adjuster)?

iggy3

Only one plug on the back of the drum. Its at the edge and when removed you see the edge of the shoe (not an adjuster). It appear to be a way of viewing the condition of the shoes. There doesn't appear to be an adjuster.
Further, I took of the wheel and the center nut from the opposite side. That bearing looks fine and I can't get that drum off either.
I'm stumped.

busiris

Here's how you remove the drum...straight from the service manual...

1.Release parking brake.
2. Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times.
3. Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, etc.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assy.
5. Remove the lock ring and the caulking nut from the spindle.
6. Remove the drum from the spindle.
Note: Pull the drum straight off thge spindle. The 2 inner wheel bearing races are not secured inside the drum by the ring.
7. Remove the wheel bearing, if necessary.

I hope that helps!

rw1971

anyone have a diagram or photo of what the rear brake assembly should look like?