You start by :
1.) jacking up the rear
2.) Supporting it on jackstands, for safety.
3.) Remove the wheels
4.) Remove brake calipers. Don't forget to NOT hang them by the brake hoses. Use something to support the weight.
5.) Break out the BFH, and beat the rotors off.
At this point, you may begin to "look" for the problem. You will almost certainly "see" the problem at this point, in the form of the all too common magically de-bonding/disintegrating e-brake shoes. (In other words, don't be surprised if the e-brake friction material is no longer attached to the shoes!)
Ok, back to work:
6.) Duh. Replace the broken crap! You did already order, and now have on hand, all new e-brake shoes AND hardware, right? They are just like any other drum brake setup, just smaller, and equally frustrating to reassemble; perhaps even more so, since they are so small, and the axle flange is SO in the way! Seriously, the axle is really in the way. I would highly recommend making this step 6C, and adding steps 6A and 6B:
6A.) Drain rear axle
6B.) Pull axle shafts - may as well replace the outer axle bearings and seals while you're at it.
7.) Duh, again! Put it all back together, preferably in the same configuration, and with no "leftover" parts. Refill the rear diff. ( I prefer 75w140 full synthetic Mobil 1, but it is $17.99 a quart.)
8.) Thoroughly enjoy your new found emergency braking capabilities, and slightly improved fuel economy (assuming you used the full synthetic gear oil).
oh yeah, since you're taking it all off anyway, it would also be a good time to replace the rear rotors and pads, while you're there.
