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Originally Posted by JStrider
the main thing I have to say is lift up both back tires, pull both tires off, pull both drums off then do one side and get it reassembled, then do the other side, that way you can use the still assembled side to compare when you cant figure out how to get something back in how it was.
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This advice has saved me many a time. If I forget which side the parking brake adjuster goes on or which way the springs were facing then you can just walk over to the other side and take a look.
You don't need anything special to take off the springs and change the shoes and adjust the parking brake. But a pair of brake spring pliers makes putting them back really easy. It'll hook onto the pins and guide the springs right on without struggling. A brake tool set with the pliers, the adjusting tool for the parking brake (much easier to use then a flat blade screwdriver to adjust), and a tool to make releasing the shoes easier isn't really expensive should be between $20-$30. You save more then that doing it yourself and you'll always have the tools after this.
The S10 wheel cylinders (I've seen before) tend to leak with age. So while you are in there check both sides of the backing plate and see if there's fluid leaking. Better to change them if necessary while your in there then go back again later. They aren't that expensive either.
It's not real difficult just go slow and lay out everything you take off in way that you can remember where it came from or go look at the other side. You need the brakes to stop so you want to be sure it's right.