2005 Nissan Sentra changing brake pads and brake shoes

4wd was not an option on this vehicle. Make sure the emergency brake is released. I checked Alldata and I don't see anything unusual about these shoes. once you have removed the drum, remove the retainer springs from the shoes, you'll need a special tool to do this. If your brother has done brake jobs before he should have this tool. then rotate the shoes back and forth and they should pull out easily. this tutorial explains the process thoroughly: https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/rear_brake_shoes.htm

Thank you! I'll print off that tutorial and see if that helps him. I don't know what he was talking about, so it was difficult for me to explain my problem...but i really appreicate the tutorial. I just hated to go out and buy a book if i could find the information online for free. Thanks so much!!!!

I have attached the complete front and rear brake pad and shoes replacement instructions, along with the optional rear brake pads instructions, for anyone who might be doing the same job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

Any questions, please feel free to let us know.
Thank you.