1998 Toyota Corolla Brake Drum Removal

Removing the rear brake drums from your 1998 Toyota Corolla may be one of the simplest jobs you can do on your car, assuming the lug nuts are not rusted or damaged. Nevertheless, this job is essential for the safety of your vehicle, allowing you to service your rear brake shoes and drums. Toyota recommends inspecting your brake pads, shoes, drums and rotors every 15,000 miles, and more frequently if you drive regularly on dusty or muddy roads.

Instructions

1

Park your 1998 Corolla on level ground. Turn off the car, leaving it in gear (to keep the front wheels from turning). Securely block the front wheels with wheel chocks. Disengage the parking brake.

2

Slightly loosen the rear lug nuts with a lug wrench. Jack up the rear of the Toyota Corolla. Remove the lug nuts and rear wheels.

3

Remove one of the brake drums by pulling it off the lug screws. If it won't come off, repeatedly strike the flat surface of the drum with a hammer (near the lug screws). Repeat pulling and hammering until the drum comes off. Repeat with the other brake drum.