checking rear brake shoes

2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

125,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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At what point of wear are the rear brake shoes supposed to be replaced? I can't find information on a minimum shoe brake thickness. Can you help? Thanks

Sep 6, 2014 at 11:44 AM

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Hi,

Replacing rear brake shoes and drums is a little more involved than disc brake service. However, if you take your time, you shouldn't have any trouble doing it.

To get you started, here is a link that shows in general how it is done. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/parking-brake-shoe-replacement

If you look at the attachments below, they include the directions and pictures specific to your vehicle for replacement.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Apr 23, 2021 at 11:32 PM