rear brakes removal
 

Hey Guys. I am triyng to inspect the rear brakes on my 2004 Honda 400 Fourman AT, but unable to remove the rear drum, it move out about 1/2 an inch out then someting stops it. (Note, brakes adjustment at nice and loose and the bell housing has been removed) but what is the next step?

rear brakes removal
 

[img]i/expressions/beer.gif[/img]use a couple of flat screw drivers and pry from side to side,this has worked for me in the past

rear brakes removal
 

^^^What he said, you'll have to work at it. When you do get it off, take a round file or better yet a die grinder and clean the inside of the drum so you wont have so much trouble later.

rear brakes removal
 

^^^ What he said too. There was a thread about this some time ago. The drum snags the brake shoes on the way off. Try turning the axle a little in between efforts.

rear brakes removal
 

Thanks Guys! it worked. now it's all cleaned up and ready to put back together, any helpfull tips on how to keep it water tight?

rear brakes removal
 

Grease the seals real good whan you put it back together. Read Hondamechanic's post in this thread

http://forums.atvconnection.co...45174&STARTPAGE=1#last

rear brakes removal
 

Check all your seals. THere is one in the cover where the axle comes out, and one in the back, plus the grease seal by the bearing. If you had a greasy mess in there you need to replace those seals. If you had water in there you need to replace the dust seals and check the vent hose for ANY holes or tears. When I put my cover on, I apply a thin bead of automotive silicone to the seating surface and have never had a problem with water.