I am having trouble removing the drum. I have adjusted the star wheel back and forth and it still will not come off. Do you have any suggestions. Thank You.How to remove the drum to change the brakes on a 2001 toyota rav 4?
banging will help...look at the center where the big hole in the drum fits over the shaft..if there is any rust on it, it need to be removed...if this doesnt work then the drum is rusted to the hub underneath that hold the studs...smack the crap out of it around the outer edge on the front...the drum wont break so have at it....if this still fail get a pry bar and jam it behind the drum..but becarefull what your using inside..things can bend inside including the dust sheildso get it in the as far as possible..if u got a friend pry and hammer at the same time...hope this help for you..its what i do when doing rear breaksHow to remove the drum to change the brakes on a 2001 toyota rav 4?
Take the handbrake off if it's on. Then grab a hammer. Bang the front(careful with the wheel studs) right in between the wheel studs. Also you can spin the drum and just start banging away at the sides. Eventually it will loosen up.
