Removing the rear brake drums on your 1999 Kia Sephia will allow you to access the rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders and other brake components. Two large screws that thread in to the wheel hub from the face of the brake drum retain the brake drums on the Sephia. If you need to replace the drums themselves, replacements are available through a Kia dealer or many auto parts stores.
Instructions
- 1
Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels of your Sephia using a lug wrench, but do not remove them from the studs yet. Raise the rear of the car with a jack until the wheels are off the ground. Place a set of jack stands under the rear suspension to support the car and lower the jack until the car is securely resting on the stands.
2Remove the lug nuts from the wheel studs and put them somewhere safe. Pull the wheel off the wheels studs, revealing the brake drum underneath, then set it aside for now.
3Locate the two retaining screws on the face of the brake drum. The screws are flush mounted, Phillips head screws positioned opposite of each other on the drum. Remove the two screws with a large Phillips head screwdriver, turning them counter-clockwise until they are free of the threads.
4Remove the brake drum from the wheel hub and studs, grasping it on both sides then pulling it straight toward you. Repeat the process for the opposite brake drum if you are removing them both.
