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1988 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel, Dealer.
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Asked on December 27, 2009

1988 Honda Accord brakes help

Brakes problem
1988 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 235000 miles

bought new rear shoes for my accord and now i cant het the drum on and the e brake is off and i pushed the wheel cylder in whats wrong do i need to go to the honda dealer and get honda brakes it acts as if there is to much linner on the brakes and i even adj the auto adjuster all the way down
Avatar Asked by jon1111

Answer

Replied on December 27, 2009

Hi there,

Back off the hand brake adjustment this should give you ample clearance, do the main shoe adjustment first then the hand brake adjustment.

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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