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Parking Brake Shoe Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Apply Molykote 44MA grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A) of the rearward brake shoe (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Molykote 44MA Grease Applying Area
    G08053068Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the parking brake lever (C) and wave washer (D) on the pivot pin, and secure with a new U-clip (E).
    • Install the wave washer with its convex side facing out.
    • Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the parking brake lever from coming off the brake shoe.
  3. Connect the parking brake cable (A) to the parking brake lever (B). Apply Molykote 44MA grease to the cable contact surface (C) on the backing plate.
    Fig 2: Identifying Molykote 44MA Grease Applying Area To Cable Contact Surface On Backing Plate
    G08053069Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Apply a thin coat of Molykote 44MA grease to the shoe ends and strut ends (A), sliding surfaces (B), and opposite edges of the parking brake shoe (C) as shown. Wipe off any excess. Keep the grease off the brake linings.
    Fig 3: Identifying Thin Coat Of Molykote 44MA Grease Applying Area To Shoe Ends And Strut Ends, Sliding Surfaces
    G08053070Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the tension pin (A), the retainer spring (B), and the retainer (C) on the rearward brake shoe (D). Make sure the tension pin does not contact the parking brake lever.
    Fig 4: Identifying Tension Pin, Retainer Spring And Retainer On Rearward Brake Shoe
    G08053071Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install connecting rods A and B on the adjuster nut (C).
    NOTE:
    • Clean the threaded portions of connecting rod A and the sliding surface of connecting rod B, then coat them with Molykote 44MA grease.
    • Shorten connecting rod A by fully turning the adjuster nut.
      Fig 5: Identifying Connecting Rods On Adjuster Nut
      G08053072Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Position the brake shoe adjuster assembly (D) on the parking brake shoes.
  8. Hook the lower return spring (E) on the parking brake shoes.
  9. Install the rod spring (A) to the strut (B) first. Then install the strut on the parking brake shoes.
    Fig 6: Identifying Rod Spring To Strut
    G08053073Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the tension pin (A), the retainer spring (B), and the retainer (C) on the forward brake shoe (D).
    Fig 7: Identifying Tension Pin, Retainer Spring And Retainer On Forward Brake Shoe
    G08053074Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the shoe guide plate (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Shoe Guide Plate
    G08053075Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the upper return springs (B) as shown.
  13. Install the rear brake disc/drum and the rear brake caliper bracket in the reverse order of removal.
  14. Do the major parking brake adjustment (see MAJOR ADJUSTMENT (TO BE DONE WHEN REPLACING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND AFTER LINING SURFACE BREAK-IN)  ).
  15. Clean the mating surface between the brake/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
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