What must be done first to remove a brake drum that is ridged and cannot be pulled past the edge of the shoes?
A)loosen the parking brake cables
B)manually retract the star wheel adjuster
C)pry the drum off with a large screwdriver
D)remove the drum with a slide hammer

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Manually retracting the star wheel adjuster is necessary to decrease the tension on the brake shoes, allowing the ridged drum to be removed more easily. This step retracts the brake shoes away from the drum's surface.

What Must Be Done First to Remove a Brake Drum