Ok so my ABS and brake light came on in the dash today. I've known for sometime that the rear brakes were on the way out (replaced the fronts before the weather hit this year) and now since I have access to a heated garage to do work in, I thought I might take this on this weekend. The only thing I am wondering is what parts I need.

So far through my deductive reasoning powers;

Shoes
springs
adjusters
drum brake hardware kit
Get drums turned if needed
brake cleaner
gloves
tooth brush
12 pack of Canadian beer (maybe 6 pack is better suited)

Anything else needed to get 'er done?

 

possibly a BFH to give the drum a good smack.. last time i did the brakes i couldnt get the drum off the hub, or axle (can't think of the word right now).... couple hits with the intimidator and it came right off..

a good pair of needle nose pliers too... damn springs are the death of me

 

Possibly a new wheel speed sensor is in order too, but wait until you do your brakes to see if that rememdies the ABS light first.