Drum Brake question...

I do 10,000 miles a year. Truck is 4 years old. At this rate I shouldn't need shoes for at least 6 years. I have zero experience with drum brakes. Is there anything I should do maintenance wise so I don't have problems when time for replacement. Remove drums, lubricate anything? Etc...
I'd hate to get any surprises.
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Check out this video. You can at least remove the drums to inspect the pads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dmUF5hbQEQ

Since you have maintenance on your mind, be sure to check out this thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2-7l-update-3rd-gen-maintenance-maps-get-300k-miles.789809/

 

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Pull the drums & inspect once or twice a year.

Clean the accumulated dust out - a cheap paint brush works fine, don't breath the dust.

The biggest problem with drums is getting them off after years.

Clean the surface of the hub where the drum slides on with a small wire brush or fine sand cloth.

Put a tiny slick of grease on the hub surface you cleaned - you aren't greasing it for lubrication, just sealing it from any water that can cause rust.

 

I just watched above video yesterday (Guy explains THE BEST way to break down components) because I was looking at upgrading the front rotors...and saw a kit to upgrade all around.

Great idea to break the drums (loosen/remove) them to inspect the shoes/springs.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/powe...ont-rear-brake-rotor-pad-kit-k15231dk-36.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2PeNG4o-wM&t=2s

 

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