Replace rear breaks - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Rear Drum Brakes-let me know if you have rear disc brakes. Brake Drums Removal & Installation Remove the access hole plug, then back off the adjusting screw
Exploded view of the drum brake system

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle with jackstands.
2. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the axle flange to help maintain wheel balance after assembly.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Mark the relationship of the brake drum to the axle flange. CAUTION
   Do not pry against the splash shield that surrounds the backing plate in an attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield.
   
5. If difficulty is encountered in removing the brake drum, the following steps may be of assistance.
   • Make sure the parking brake is released.
   • Back off the parking brake cable adjustment.
   • Remove the access hole plug from the backing plate.
   • Using a screwdriver, back off the adjusting screw.
   • Install the access hole plug to prevent dirt or contamination from entering the drum brake assembly.
   • Use a small amount of penetrating oil applied around the brake drum pilot hole.
   • Carefully remove the brake drum from the vehicle.
6. After removing the brake drum it should be checked for the following:
   • Inspecting for cracks and deep grooves.
   • Inspect for out of round and taper.
   • Inspecting for hot spots (black in color).

1. Install the brake drum onto the vehicle aligning the reference marks on the axle flange.
2. Install the tire and wheel assembly and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
3. Carefully lower the vehicle, then tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
4. Road test the vehicle.