Rear Brake Shoes: Inspection

1. See Fig 1 for exploded view of brake drum components. Check wheel cylinder for leakage. Check brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination. Measure brake lining thickness. Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS  .
2. If brake lining thickness is less than service limit, replace brake shoes as set. Check bearings on hub unit for smooth operation. If it requires servicing, replace. See REAR article in SUSPENSION. Measure inside diameter of brake drum with inside vernier calipers.
3. If the inside diameter of brake drum is more than service limit, replace brake drum. Check brake drum for scoring, grooves, and cracks.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Drum Components (Accord)

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See Fig 1 for exploded view of rear drum brake. Check wheel cylinder for leakage. Check brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination. Measure brake lining thickness. Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS  for drum brake lining standard. If the brake lining thickness is less than the service limit, replace brake shoes as a set. Check hub bearing for smooth operation. If it requires servicing, replace it. See REAR article in SUSPENSION. Measure inside diameter of brake drum with vernier calipers. If inside of brake drum is more than service limit, replace brake drum. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS  for inside drum thickness standard. Check brake drum for scoring, grooves, corrosion, and cracks.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Drum Components (Civic)

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See Fig 1 for exploded view of rear brake drum components. Check wheel cylinder for leakage. Check brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination. Measure brake lining thickness. Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness. If brake lining thickness is less than service limit, replace brake shoes as a set. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check hub bearing for smooth operation. If it requires servicing, replace. See REAR article in SUSPENSION. Measure inside diameter of brake drum with vernier calipers. If diameter is beyond service limit, replace drum. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check brake drum for scoring, grooves, cracks, and corrosion.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Drum Components (Insight)

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