Rear Brake Shoes: Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheels and brake drums. On Accord, CR-V and Odyssey, remove upper return spring. On all models, detach shoe tension pins by pushing in on retaining spring and turning tension pin 90 degrees to align with spring slot.
- Lower brake shoe assembly to clear wheel cylinder, and remove lower return spring. Note original position of all springs. See Fig 1
.CAUTION: Ensure wheel cylinder rubber dust covers are not damaged during brake shoe removal.
- Remove brake shoe assembly. Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever assembly. On Civic and Civic Del Sol, remove upper return spring. On all models, separate brake shoes. Remove self-adjuster bolt, lever and spring. Pry off circlip, and remove washer, pivot pin and parking brake lever (if necessary). Mark parking brake lever for left or right position.