1999 Honda Civic Repair Question
Topics covered: Backing plate, Brake shoes, Parking brake.
Mileage: 187,000 miles.
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
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.