What do you do if your brake drum is stuck or hard to remove?
How do you separate drum brakes from hubs?
Is it hard to change drum brakes?
While drum brakes do have a completely different layout and mode of operation than disc brakes do, they are usually no more difficult to service, and often require only a basic set of hand tools and a drum brake adjustment tool to get the job done.
How do you remove drum brakes from a trailer?
Remove the retaining nut from the axle spindle, and then the brake drum from the spindle. The outer wheel bearing should slip right out; discard it, never reuse wheel bearings. If the drum sticks and/or won’t budge, gently tap the perimeter with a metal hammer until it frees itself.