Removal of the brake drums on the rear of your Suzuki Aerio is slightly different from the older standard drums that came on many cars and trucks. The job is not difficult, and most home mechanics can do it in the driveway in about an hour. The Aerio was sold from 2001 to 2007 but the procedure is the same for all model years. Replacement drums or brake parts are available through the Suzuki dealership.
Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels of the car with a lug wrench then raise the rear off the ground with a jack until the tires are off the ground. Position a set of jack stands under the rear axle to support the car, and then lower the jack until the car is resting on the jack stands.
Remove the lug nuts, pull the tires off the car and set the tires aside. Locate the rubber plug in the rear of the brake drum and pull it out with a pair of needle nose pliers. Insert a flat screwdriver into the hole and under the adjuster lock tab inside the drum.
Insert a brake spoon into the access hole where you placed the screwdriver then turn the adjuster up to loosen the brake shoes. Move to the front of the brake drum and locate the Phillips head screws on the face of the drum.
Remove the two screws with an impact driver and hammer. Set the screws aside for now.
Grasp the drum on either side with your hands and pull the drum straight back toward you. Carefully slide it off the hub and wheel studs. Repeat the process for the opposite side of the car.
