I haven't had to deal with them in a long while,but I do now.I broke my ***** for a couple hours today,and only got one side done.If I ever run into the guy who invented drum brakes,that's it.Actually I'm sure he's dead by now.I guess I'll have to re-kill him.
Dont take them both apart at the same time. That way you'll have one to go by. If they are really old replacing the backing plate is advisable also because they rust to chit if your around salt water. Good luck
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
Drum brakes were great in their day.
Disc are better,
But the days of hydraulic brakes will be the thing of the past soon ,
electronic brake calipers controlled by an on board computer are/will replace hydraulic!
Electronic power steering has been in cars / trucks for a few years now.
Another reason you will be forced to have work done ONLY by your dealer!