Parking Brake Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
Remove the rear wheels.
Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake caliper and brake disc/drum (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Brake Caliper And Brake Disc/Drum
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check the parking brake linings (A) for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination.

Fig 2: Checking Parking Brake Linings
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Measure the parking brake lining thickness (B). Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness.
Parking brake lining thickness:
- Standard: 3.4 mm (0.13 in.)
- Service limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
If the parking brake lining thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the parking brake shoes as a set.
Check the bearings in the hub unit for smooth operation.
Measure the inside diameter of the parking brake disc/drum with inside vernier calipers.
Parking brake drum inside diameter:
- Standard: 210.0-210.1 mm (8.267-8.272 in.)
- Service limit: 211.0 mm (8.307 in.)
Fig 3: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Parking Brake Disc
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the inside diameter of the parking brake disc/drum is more than the service limit, replace the brake disc/drum.
Check the parking brake drum for scoring, grooves, and cracks.