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How do you change rear drum brakes on Kia Sedona?

Tools Needed:

- Lug wrench

- Floor jack

- Jack stands

- Phillips head screwdriver

- Flat head screwdriver

- Brake cleaner

- Brake grease

- New brake pads

- New brake shoes

- C-clamp

- Wire brush

Step 1: Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels.

Step 2: Place the floor jack under the rear axle and lift the vehicle until the rear wheels are off the ground.

Step 3: Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheels.

Step 4: Remove the brake drum by using a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the brake drum in place.

Step 5: Remove the brake shoes by prying them off with a flat head screwdriver.

Step 6: Clean the brake drum and brake shoes with brake cleaner.

Step 7: Apply brake grease to the brake shoes.

Step 8: Install the new brake shoes by sliding them into place and securing them with the two screws.

Step 9: Install the brake drum by sliding it back onto the wheel hub and securing it with the two screws.

Step 10: Adjust the brake shoes by using the C-clamp to push the adjuster screw until the brake shoes make contact with the brake drum.

Step 11: Test the brakes by pumping the brake pedal several times.

Step 12: Reinstall the rear wheels and lug nuts.

Step 13: Lower the vehicle from the jack stands.