Rear Brake Shoes: Removal
NOTE:
On Odyssey, use a rubber band around wheel cylinder pistons before removing brake shoes. Wheel cylinder pistons may pop out or shift to one end.
- Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheels and brake drums. On Accord and CR-V, 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, 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.