How to remove brake drum rear wheel 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Release hand brake. Pull it again. While feeling for the normal tension have an assistant listen at the rear wheels to see if the brakes are moving and releasing when you release the hand brake. Possible causes:
-binding or stuck cable
-broken parking brake handle ratchet mechanism
-seized calipers, or if drum brakes faulty drum brake hardware/springs

Hi Richard, I think you may find that the park brake works on a separate system with a set of small brake liners inside a drum on the rear wheels. If I'm wrong and it uses the disc pads, try replacing the pads and adjusting the travel, that should sort out the problem. Regards John

Hi,
now a worn or damaged outboard CV joint would make a clicking noise while turning. when the vehicle pulls to one side during braking it could be a number of problems.
1. incorrect tire pressure
2. front end out of line
3. restricted brake lines or hoses
4. drum brake or caliper assembly are malfunctioning
5.loose suspension parts
6. loose calipers
7. excessive wear of brake shoe or pad material or disc/drum on one side

i myself own a 2006 hyundai and just did a complete all 4 wheel brake job including rotors.......saved a bundle, special tool for the back brakes for calipers...........also just bought a 2012 elantra.............love it.
good luck,
frank

Yes, Undo the 32mm nut, first. And, don't get the bearings dirty with dust from the brake drums, or , if you do, replace the inner and outer bearings with new greased up ones. REAR DRUM BRAKES Brake Drums REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CAUTION
Brake linings contain asbestos. Asbestos is a known cancer-causing agent. When working on brakes, remember that the dust which accumulates on the brake parts and/or in the drum contains asbestos. Always wear a protective face covering, such as a painter's mask, when working on the brakes. NEVER blow the dust from the brakes or drum.

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. On vehicles without rear bearing hub, remove the dust cap, cotter pin, nut lock, wheel bearing nut and washer from the spindle. Remove the outer wheel bearing. Remove the drum with the inner wheel bearing from the spindle. If the drum is difficult to remove, remove the plug from the rear of the backing plate and push the self adjuster lever away from the star wheel. Rotate the star wheel to retract the shoes. Remove the grease seal.
4. If equipped with a rear bearing hub, remove the drum by removing the retainer screws from the drum and pulling the drum from the hub assembly. If the drum is difficult to remove, remove the plug from the rear of the backing plate and push the self adjuster lever away from the star wheel. Rotate the star wheel to retract the shoes. To install:
   
5. On vehicles equipped without rear bearing hub, lubricate and install the inner wheel bearing. Install a new grease seal. Install the drum to the spindle. Lubricate and install the outer wheel bearing, washer and nut. Adjust the bearing preload following the procedure outlined in the "Rear Wheel Bearing'' of this section. When the bearing preload is properly set, install the nut lock and a new cotter pin. Install the grease cap.
6. On vehicles with rear bearing hub, install the brake drum to the hub assembly and install the retaining screws.
7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Adjust the rear brakes as required.
8. Apply the brakes until a firm pedal is obtained, prior to moving the vehicle.

The only trick is banging it off. Drums are known to be "frozen" on or stuck. Honestly, the only way to get them off when they are stuck is to carefully hammer it off. Below is what is required to remove and replace the drum....and a picture of your system:

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   
2. Remove the wheels.
   
3. Remove the brake drum from the axle hub.
   

To install:

1. Install the brake drum.
   
2. Install the rear wheels, tighten the wheel lug nuts.
   

your vehicle is equiped with one 02 sensor only and has disc brakes front and rear

REAR BRAKE NOISE - SHOE AND LINING KIT
A shoe and lining kit is available for installation if an Elantra (XD) or Accent (LC)
equipped with rear drum brakes exhibits a chattering noise from the rear brakes when
the brakes are applied.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
• Accent (LC) and Elantra (XD) equipped with rear drum brakes and in the following
Production Date and VIN Range:
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
For further information, refer to the applicable Shop Manual.
Model Production Date Range VIN Range
ACCENT (LC) May 21,1999 - Dec. 28, 2005 ALL WITH DRUM
BRAKES.
ELANTRA(XD) June 30, 2000 - May 23, 2006 JOB#1-
KMHDN46016V363974

ACCENT SHOE & LINING
KIT
ASSEMBLY
58305-25A00 58305-25F00 7"(00MY - 05MY)
58305-25A10 58305-25F10 8"(00MY - 05MY)

take drum off,cap and center bolt off hub bearing assembly,pull hub out install new one

The calipers on the disc brake models do seize commonly either staying on,as in locking the wheel or not braking that wheel at all.

1. for drum brakes with sealed hub(all one piece) remove lug nuts and wheel.
2. spray penetrating oil around studs if there is a big phillips head screw visible remove it with impact driver/if not use big ballpeen hammer ,tap on flat of drum near studs(becareful not to hit them) until drum loosens(your creating a shockwave to loosen rust)
3. once drum is off there are 4-bolts coming in from behind backing plate, remove them then hub should be able to be removed w/a little persuation from hammer.

with out sealed hub ,

1. remove wheel
2. remove dust cap,cotterpin,star washer(if equipped) do not re use cotter pin
3. remove nut then washer, wiggle brake drum and front bearing will come out.
4. put nut on shaft tighten 2-3 turns grab drum by sides and pull towards you this should remove drum leaving inner bearing/seal on shaft
5. to replace reverse procedure making sure to pack new bearings w/grease(take drum and use long punch to remove bearing races, use race/seal installer to install new races

with disk brakes

1. remove wheel
2. remove caliper/bracket
3. remove rotor
4. remove 4-bolts from behind,tap old hub out
5. reverse procedure