1998 Honda Civic Drum brakes replacement

J. STEVE BISHOP

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1998 HONDA CIVIC
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
170,000 MILES

I am replacing the rear brakes on my sons 98 Honda Civic. We have everything back together but the drum will not fit back over the shoes. I thought the problem was with the adjuster bolt and the clevis but, they appear to be on correctly and I have the adjuster bolt tightened completely. Is there a step I may be missing or some trick to getting the drum back on?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 AT 12:32 PM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi J. Steve Bishop,

After installation of the brake shoes, the adjuster should be fully turned in. As you mentioned it has been done, check the handbrake cable.

Quite often it is adjusted too tight and when new brake shoes are installed, the cables are pulling at the lever activsting the shoes and not allowing the drum to be installed.

Loosen the adjusting nut at handbrake lever till it is loose and have sufficient free travel. After installation of the drum, drive around and pump the brakes to let the brake self adjust before adjusting the handbrake level height. Ensure you have sufficient free travel so that the self adjusting mechanism of the rear brakes can work correctly.

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