nseoi

i'm going to do my rear brakes soon and i don't know what i'm in for. ive done countless disc brakes but never drums. what parts do i need? shoes, "hardware kit" (not sure what that consists of), get the inner drums remachined. anything else? special tools?

mjr46

go to your local parts store and get a service kit for rear drums..sears will have both tools to remove springs on rear shoes..hardware kit consists of springs and possibly adjuster and all retaining hardware

bighungrymatt

I am about to do my replace mine too, not much to it, yes they take the shoes. just remember how you took it off and put it on the same way

mjr46

here these are what some of the tools look like you will need

http://dealtime-direct.com/kdt62323.html

Hawk

Golden rule of drum brakes, only take apart one side at a time so you can look at the other side to make sure you route/connect everything correctly.

nseoi

awesome, thanks guys

bighungrymatt

^ yes that is wise to do

Hung Like a Stang

check your wheel cylinders for leaking and/or cracked boots, if they are close to bad, just replace em.