On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:46:55 -1000, : P wrote:

> If my memory serves me right, the whole drum/hub comes off after removing
> the 17mm (or 19mm) nut, washer, & outer bearing. I do believe there's a
> hole in the backing plate, just off center, on the upper middle, just
> above the spindle mount. There should be a rubber plug covering the hole.
> The plug is rather flat and easily missed. I used to use a 6" flat blade
> screwdriver to back-off the adjuster. Had to do it by feel since I
> couldn't see into the hole. Just felt for the adjuster teeth and rotated
> the adjuster in the opposite direction.
>
> I found the brake assemble pix in AllData and upped a copy, link below.
>
> http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...rearbrakes.jpg

Thanks, :P...I'll have another look, but I got up under there and felt
around with my fingers. I may have missed it, but I don't think it's
there...

It looks like I also have to do the right half-shaft, too...


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> "Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
> news:n7Gdi.7397$jb5.1154@trndny09...
>> Crossing due to the number of knowledgable people spread across these
>> groups...
>>
>> Tried to do the brake shoes on my 89 Mazda 626 today...no go. Couldn't
>> get the drum off (spent about 2 hours on one drum...)
>>
>> No hole to insert a bolt, no hole to adjust the adjuster; manual said
>> "Insert screwdriver in hole and push spring retainer to release shoes."
>> Absolutely fantastic, except there WAS NO HOLE! I even took the spindle
>> nut off since the pics showed no spindle nut...un-uh. Nada. No pulling,
>> pounding or prying would get the drum off.
>>
>> I finally got fed up and put the whole mess back together...
>>
>> Any hints?
>>
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