Classic/Antique Car Repair: Brakes, hemmings motor news, anchor bolts

Question
QUESTION: Do I need to removed the bearing nut to remove the drum?  Is there anything unique to replacing the brake shoes?  Where can I get brake shoes?

ANSWER: The year and make of the auto would be helpful here. Let me know.
Brad

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QUESTION: It is a 1949 Plymouth Deluxe.  Instead of lug nuts, the wheels have bolts.

Answer
The lug bolts will get the wheel off the car and the big nut on the axle end must be removed. To get the brake drum off the car you will need a special heavy duty drum puller. Getting the brake shoes off is simple. There is a couple of horseshoe clips at the bottom of the shoes that hold them on the anchor pins. Remove the clips do not remove the anchor bolts. Then the spring at the top and the hold down springs. My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old car hobbies classified bible. There are many companies that supply parts for old cars and you will find them in Hemmings. www.hemmings.com
Brad