1. Gather your materials.
* New brake shoes
* A C-clamp or pry bar
* A hammer
* A punch
* A screwdriver
* A wrench
* Safety glasses
2. Prepare your vehicle.
* Park your vehicle on a level surface.
* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
* Engage the parking brake.
* Chock the wheels.
3. Remove the wheels.
* Use the wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the wheels.
* Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheels.
4. Remove the brake drums.
* Use the screwdriver to remove the cotter pin that holds the brake drum in place.
* Use the hammer and punch to drive the wheel studs out of the brake drum.
* Remove the brake drum.
5. Inspect the brake shoes.
* Check the brake shoes for wear. If the brake shoes are worn down to 1/8 of an inch or less, they need to be replaced.
* Also, check the brake shoes for damage. If the brake shoes are cracked or broken, they need to be replaced.
6. Install the new brake shoes.
* Place the new brake shoes in the brake drum.
* Make sure that the brake shoes are seated properly.
* Use the C-clamp or pry bar to compress the brake shoes.
* Insert the wheel studs and cotter pins.
7. Reinstall the brake drums.
* Place the brake drums back on the vehicle.
* Tighten the lug nuts until they are snug.
8. Test the brakes.
* Pump the brake pedal several times until you feel resistance.
* The brake pedal should feel firm and should not go all the way to the floor.
* If the brake pedal feels spongy or goes all the way to the floor, there may be air in the brake lines. You will need to bleed the brakes to remove the air.
9. Reinstall the wheels.
* Put the wheels back on the vehicle.
* Tighten the lug nuts until they are snug.
10. Lower the vehicle.
* Release the parking brake.
* Remove the chocks from the wheels.
Your brake shoes are now changed and your vehicle is ready to drive.
