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QUESTION:

2001 Isuzu rodeo sport v6, How the back drums/brakes come off . back tire is off. stuck screwdriver in back side in a slit. unscrewed 4 bolts inside/backside of drum housing. still will not come off.

ANSWER:

I have added the book procedure below. I will add that in most cases the use of a Sledge Hammer to knock the drums loose is required. And I do not mean tap on it, I mean use it. Use all safety precautions.

Brake Drums

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Amigo and Rodeo

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Use chalk to mark the brake drum to one of the wheel studs as an index mark for reinstallation.
4. Remove the retaining screw that holds the brake drum to the axle flange.
5. Pull the brake drum from the axle flange.To install:
6. Align the index mark and install the brake drum to the axle flange.
7. Install the retaining screw to secure the brake drum to the axle flange.
8. Install the rear wheels. 

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