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Fig 1: Parking Brake Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G05965397Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
  • Avoid breathing dust particles.
  • Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear caliper and brake disc/drum (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Check the parking brake linings (A) for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination.
    Fig 2: Checking Parking Brake Linings For Cracking, Glazing, Wear, And Contamination
    G05965398Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Measure the parking brake lining thickness (B). Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness.

    Parking brake lining thickness: 

    Standard: 3.6-4.3 mm (0.142-0.169 in.) 

    Service limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 

  6. If any part of the parking brake lining thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the parking brake shoes as a set (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Check the hub (C) for smooth operation. If it requires servicing, replace the hub bearing unit (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Measure the inside diameter of the parking brake drum with inside vernier calipers.

    Parking brake drum inside diameter: 

    Standard: 209.9-210.0 mm (8.264-8.268 in.) 

    Service limit: 211.0 mm (8.307 in.) 

    Fig 3: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Parking Brake Drum With Inside Vernier Calipers
    G05965399Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. If the inside diameter of the parking brake drum is more than the service limit, replace the brake disc/drum.
  10. Check the parking brake disc/drum for scoring, grooves, and cracks.
  11. Install the brake disc/drum and the rear bracket caliper (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Do the major parking brake adjustment (see MAJOR ADJUSTMENT (TO BE DONE WHEN REPLACING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND AFTER LINING SURFACE BREAK-IN) ).
  13. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.