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1999 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Backing plate, Brake shoes, Parking brake.
Mileage: 187,000 miles.

Asked on October 1, 2011

Cant get drums back on after changing shoes

After changing my brake shoes i can't get the drums back on. the brake adjustment is closed all the way and it still won't go on. i have the correct shoes
Avatar Asked by heyjohnnyboy

Answer

Replied on October 2, 2011

Check if the shoes are both contacting the large anchor on top of the backing plate. If they're not, most likely the parking brake cable is rusted tight in the partially applied position.

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