Removing rear brake drum punto mk2

[TONY55S]

Hi,i am finding it very difficult to check my rear brake shoes on my mk2 punto.
Does anybody know how to remove the outer cover of the brake drum,i took out the 2 studs,and hit the drum with a hammer,but it wont budge,any help appreciated
tony:idea:

 

[mk2sporting02]

You wouldnt of done something silly like tryed to take them off with the handbrake on would you? lol

Dont forget to chock the wheels if this is the case or your punto might end up siting on its drums :doh:

 

[dave]

some times them holes you took the alignment studs out of have threads in you can put 2 bolts in to push it off. if they are not there a 3 leg puller will do it

 

[Ziggy122]

Make Sure the Handbrake is off
and You've Release the Adjustment Nut (just under the ash tray for rear of car)

And it should come off then
I'd be Thinking if the Lip on the Drum is that thick(so it dont come off) (and Shoes are near end of self-Adjustment) then i'd be looking to replace both

Ziggy