how to remove rear brake drums 2000 ford focus?

remove four 13mm bolts from back of drum. that will do the trick..

dave
December 2008

use a universal hub puller kit watch out for bearings collapsing

sandy @ amautos
March 2007

undo the big nut in the middle of the drum. once this is off the drum should come off - it might need a bit of help - irish screwdriver

mark
December 2006

Hope this helps, as it's 3 months late;-)
I'm getting lots of experience trying to keep ~my~ 2000 Focus on the road.
Books recommend removal of entire drum/backplate/ hub assembly by removing 4 bolts from rear of backplate.
However, you'll find access to at least one of these bolts obscured by the shock absorber.
In reality, the best way is to remove the dust cap over the axle nut (you'll need a small screwdriver to work out the dust cap). Once the axle nut is exposed, arm yourself with the correct socket (I think it's 31mm) and a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and go to town. The axle nuts are specially designed to be self-retaining; they will come off smoothly, but will not *break* like a regular nut.
If you're careful, you can remove the hub/drum from the spindle without damaging the bearing.
However, it's worth spending some money on new bearings, as rear bearing quality was yet ~another~ problem with the early Focus.
You'll have to have to the new bearings pressed into the drums...not a shadetree project, as the tolerances are close.
Also consider new drums, depending on how early you're catching your rear brakes.
New drums, about $30 each.
New bearings, about $50 each.
Brake shoes, about $20.
Doing it yourself, to make sure it's done ~right~....
....priceless!
Best Regards,
Craig

Craig Nienhuis
January 2006

I`m not real good wih these fords but if it has screws holding them on you`ll need a impact screwdriver or drill them out
other than that you `ll need to unajust the rear brake shoes and get them off ........can be a pain .......

bg
October 2005

Try you local library for a workshop manual. Yes some libraries do have them to loan. Or if you aren't a member, take pencil and paper and take notes.

Rob
October 2005