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How do I replace the rear brake shoes?

Tiny
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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.
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 6:43 PM

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Tiny
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They are drums.

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

Roy
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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What is needed to remove the center cap?
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 6:58 PM
Tiny
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Channell log pliers or a big screw driver

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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 7:28 PM

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