No problem. You can do this. It was easier for me with the fender/seat supports off, but I was takin those off anyway. First, spray everything down with your favorite penetrant.
Clean any rust/dirt/grease/paint out of the end of the pin facing the wheels.
Pull the dust covers.
Pop off the snap rings on the pins.
If you have an openning to get at the end of the pin from the differential side of the final, put a small punch in there(I used a brass 5/16" pin punch) and drive the pins out the other side. If there's no hole there, make one.
Once you have the pins out, put them in a vice, drill a 7/32" hole in the center of the pin 1/2 to 3/4" deep, then tap to 1/4-20. Screw a 1/4" bolt in the hole to keep it from rusting up. Now you have something to screw a slide hammer into next time you want to change brakes, and you won't have to smash as many fingers.
Also, it's a good idea to get a piece of stiff wire with a small hook bent on the end and clean out the mouse nests, dirt, grease, and other crud that will be in the final before you try pulling the brake shoes out. Trust me, it makes it MUCH easier. Hope this helps.
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