Rear Drums Only Free in Reverse Direction?

A56 said

Dumb question but have you tried just tightening one side or the other only, to determine which side is hanging you up?

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Not a dumb question! It’s actually the one that matters most! I just found that it’s only the passenger side that is binding. I am going to dismantle it and inspect it. It does imply the pads are the issue I believe.