1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Jack up the vehicle until the tire that you are working on is off the ground.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the tire.
5. Locate the brake drum retaining bolts on the back of the brake backing plate.
6. Remove the brake drum retaining bolts and pull the brake drum off of the axle spindle.
If the brake drum doesn't come off easily, you may need to use a pry bar to gently pry it off. Be careful not to pry too hard, as you could damage the brake drum or backing plate.
Once the brake drum is removed, you can access the brake shoes and other brake components.
