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 11:43 AM
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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 11:47 AM
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EWATERS
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What is needed to remove the center cap?
Oct 2, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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channell log pliers or a big screw driver

Roy
Oct 2, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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