One best way would be to turn down the adjuster from the back side, there will be a slot, remove the rubber stuck in the window at the backing plate and use a flat screw driver to turn the adjuster DOWN.
Take a look here: If the drum is difficult to remove, remove the plug from the rear brake support plate. Push the self adjuster lever away from the star wheel using a thin screwdriver. The lever and star wheel are accessed through the hole on the rear brake support plate. Rotate the star wheel using a brake adjusting tool to retract the shoes.
Many times it is necessary to retract the shoes slightly by turning the adjuster
star (inside the brake drum) to remove the drum.
SOURCE: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan horn and Cruise control
I recently had the same issue, but my airbag warning lights also turned on. If this is the case, it might be the clockspring. There is a recall on clocksprings for Caravans 1998 - 2000 I believe. I got it replaced for free in the dealership. Enter your VIN in this site and it will tell you if you are covered in the free replacement warranty.
http://www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/chrysler/index.jsp?screenName=recall&country=us&emailUrl=goToEmailForm%28%27R%27%29
Hope this helps.
Sonny
SOURCE: how to get drums off rear brakes of 2005 dodge caravan
back off the adjusted (behind the backing plate) few taps with a hammer to loosen thing up drums should come off.
SOURCE: 1999 dodge caravan fuse box map/diagram
Under the hood. Under the cover for the fuse box is a map of locations
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