How do you remove the drums for drum brakes?

how do you change brake drums on a 1999 Pontiac sunfire   there is nothing really holding the drums on once the wheel is removed, sometimes it will require some tapping with a hammer or...

On my '88 323, you have to remove and discard the axle spindle nut. Then you can use a brass hammer to help break the drum loose. It should pull right off once you break the dirt and/or rust "seal"....

experience and a big hammer

Remove the wheel and simply pull it towards you while turning the drum. If that doesn't work, hit it with a hammer to break it free, then pull it off.

If it don't come off then the worn drum has has a substantial groove holding it to the shoes. There may be a slot or plug in a slot in the bottom inside back of the backing plate to adjust the brakes...