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  • #1

    drum brakes

    well i'm trying to take off the drums to inspect the shoes and also take the e-brake cable out because it snapped but i can get the drum off... so does anyone have any pointers on how to get the drums off.. i've never done em on a festiva beforedrool
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    This may sound like a dumb question but...have you removed the spindle nut that's under the center grease cap??

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    • #3
      Originally posted by lessersivad View Post
      This may sound like a dumb question but...have you removed the spindle nut that's under the center grease cap??
      Thats not dumb... took me a while to figure out that I needed to do that...
      90 festiva BP/G25MR swap, spec v seats, aspire brakes, FMS springs, round headlight conversion with HID's, custom exhaust, fiberglass hood, and a whole lotta bodywork
      BEFORE AFTER

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      • #4
        Originally posted by lessersivad View Post
        This may sound like a dumb question but...have you removed the spindle nut that's under the center grease cap??
        lol at first i didnt but then noticed that it came off:p

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        • #5
          Just remember the right rear spindle nut is left hand thread, meaning you turn it right to loosen it, not lefty loosey. However, if you are already past that point, spray PBBlaster in the lug bolt holes and start whacking the drums with a rubber mallet. They will break loose and come off after some good whacks.
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          • #6
            Did that do it? If not give it a good beating. Make sure the drum turns okay, as in the pads are not 'engaged' on it.
            91GL BP/F3A with boost
            13.79 @ 100, 2.2 60' on 8 psi and 155R12's

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            • #7
              well i wont know till tomorrow cause i got my festy back together so i can drive it but i bet that will help me... thx guys

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              • #8
                People have reported here putting the wheel back on loose and rolling the car to break the drums free. Not me, mine came off no problem.
                Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.

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