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[quote="macca1411"][quote="FrankAteMyName"]1. Will I be able to do it? (I'm reasonably mechanically minded and willing to give things a go)
2. What tools will I need?
3. What Parts will I need?
4. What is likely to go wrong?
5. Is there anything else worth replacing while I'm at it?[/quote]

1. It's fairly easy to do once you have the drum off. Do one side at a time, and take a picture before removing the springs or shoes so that you know how everything goes back together. Don't let anyone touch the brake pedal while the shoes are off. Make sure you note how the auto adjusters are connected and adjust them properly before putting the hub nut back on
2. As said socket for hub nut, breaker bar, torque wrench, plus pliers (bull nose and long nose) and possibly a flat screwdriver. Hammer (to persuade the drums to move past the shoes when taking off) Course sandpaper to rough up the inside of the drum
3. Brake shoes obviously. Lucas or Bosch? You'll have to check on what's fitted. Brake cleaner, copper grease. 
4. You put it back together wrong, you have a fluid leak from the cylinder, the drum has a severe lip on it and needs replacing.
5. You could by a new spring kit. Auto adjusters could be shot.

If unsure about doing the job, then get a professional to do it. If it goes wrong it can prove expensive having bodywork replaced.[/quote]

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