My brake pedal is getting low but comes up where it belongs with a pump.
Since the parking brake needs an extra click to lock I'm guessing the rear
brake shoes are either in need of replacement or adjustment.

I believe the rears are self-adjusting (?) Does that mean I just back up and
hit the brakes and they should tighten? Because I have tried this and they
don't. Is there a trick?

Is it time to take off the drums and check out what's going on?

Do the drums come off without removing the 36mm hub bolt? And is there
anything I should know before attempting to remove the drums? Do you have to
bang them slowly?

TIA
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA