Monday, March 26, 2012

"How To Remove The Drum Brake Cover on 2001 Kia Spectra"

Black 2001 KIA Spectra

Okay, this is the situation, I want to replace the brake cylinders on my 2001 KIA Spectra but I can’t figured out how to remove the drum brakes cover. Any ideas?

Answer: Start by purchasing a brake adjustment tool, then remove the little oval shaped rubber plug located at the lower back of the drum backing plate, then shine a flashlight in the hole a you will see a star shaped adjuster, begin turning it with the brake adjustment tool one direction or the other till it loosens up the brake shoes by making the adjuster smaller, Then you should be able to wiggle the drum and remove it.