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Parking Brake Shoe Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Apply Molykote 44 MA grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A) of the rearward brake shoe (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Sliding Surface Of Pivot Pin Of Rearward Brake Shoe
    G05965406Courtesy 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 out from the brake shoe.
  3. Connect the parking brake cable (A) to the parking brake lever (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable And Parking Brake Lever
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  4. Apply a thin coat of 44 MA grease to the shoe ends and connecting rod ends (A), sliding surfaces (B), and opposite edges of the parking brake shoe (C) as shown. Wipe off any excess. Keep grease off the brake linings.
    Fig 3: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Connecting Rod Ends, Sliding Surfaces And Parking Brake Shoe
    G05965408Courtesy 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: Installing Tension Pin, Retainer Spring And Retainer On Rearward Brake Shoe
    G05965409Courtesy 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 rubber grease.
    • Shorten connecting rod A by fully turning the adjuster nut.
    Fig 5: Identifying Connecting Rods And Adjuster Nut
    G05965410Courtesy 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 connecting rod (B) first. Then install the connecting rod on the parking brake shoes.
    Fig 6: Identifying Rod Spring And Connecting Rod
    G05965411Courtesy 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, Retainer And Brake Shoe
    G05965412Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the shoe guide plate (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Shoe Guide Plate And Return Spring
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  12. Install the return spring (B) as shown.
  13. Install the brake disc/drum and the rear brake caliper (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
  14. Do the major parking brake adjustment (see MINOR ADJUSTMENT ).
  15. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.