1. Chock the front wheels and engage the parking brake. This will help to prevent the car from rolling while you are working.
2. Locate the lug nuts on the rear wheels. There will be five lug nuts on each wheel.
3. Loosen the lug nuts with a lug wrench. Do not remove the lug nuts completely.
4. Jack up the rear of the car until the rear wheels are off the ground. Use a jack stand to support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheels.
6. Locate the brake drum retaining screws. There will be two screws on each wheel.
7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the brake drum retaining screws.
8. Pull the brake drum off the wheel hub. The drum may be stuck, so you may need to use a pry bar to pry it off.
9. Inspect the brake drum and shoes. If the brake shoes are worn out, they will need to be replaced.
10. To reassemble the rear brakes, simply reverse the steps above.
Here are some additional tips for removing the rear drums on a 1988 Chevy Caprice:
* If the lug nuts are difficult to loosen, you can use a breaker bar to help you.
* Be careful not to drop the brake drum when you remove it.
* If the brake shoes are worn out, you will need to replace them before you can reassemble the brakes.
* Be sure to tighten the lug nuts securely when you reattach the wheels.
