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Parking Brake Shoe Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Apply Molykote 44MA to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A) of the rearward brake shoe (B).
    Fig 1: Applying Molykote To Sliding Surface Of Pivot Pin Of Rearward Brake Shoe
    G05962916Courtesy 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 to the cable contact surface (C) on the backing plate.
    Fig 2: Applying Molykote To Cable Contact Surface On Backing Plate
    G05962917Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Apply a thin coat of Molykote 44MA 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: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote To Shoe Ends & Strut Ends
    G05962918Courtesy 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, Retainer & Rearward Brake Shoe
    G05962919Courtesy 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, Adjuster Nut & Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly
    G05962920Courtesy 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 & Strut
    G05962921Courtesy 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 & Brake Shoe
    G05962922Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the shoe guide plate (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Shoe Guide Plate & Upper Return Springs
    G05962923Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the upper return springs (B) as shown below.
  13. Install the brake disc/drum and the rear brake caliper (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT  ).
  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 surfaces between the brake/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
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