Esteem GLX Sedan Plus L4-1.8L (1999)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2. Remove brake drum screws (2 pcs).
3. Release parking brake lever.
4. Remove parking brake lever cover screws and loosen parking brake cable locking nut.
5. Remove back plate plug attached to the back side of brake back plate so as to increase clearance between brake shoe and brake drum.
Insert a screwdriver into plug hole till its tip contacts shoe hold down spring and push screwdriver in the arrow direction.
With this push, hold down spring is pushed up and releases parking shoe lever from hold down spring, resulting in larger clearance.