How do I replace the rear brake shoes?

1994 FORD TEMPO
97,000 MILES
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EWATERS
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I'm not able to get to the brakes. Is their some type of special tool I need to remove the rotors? If that's what needs to be removed to get to the brakes.
Oct 2, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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they are drums.

remove the center cap, cotter pin, undo the nut and remove the drum and hub together

Roy
Oct 2, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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EWATERS
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What is needed to remove the center cap?
Oct 2, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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channell log pliers or a big screw driver

Roy
Oct 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM