How Do You Replace Rear Drum Brakes For A Honda Accord?
The drum brakes on your Honda Accord use brake shoes and work primarily with the parking brake. Please note that changing the brake shoes is far more challenging than changing pads on disc brakes. There are numerous springs and other components you must remove and/or replace in the process. Consult your mechanic before working on the brakes yourself. Raise and support the Accord’s rear end and remove both the rear wheels. Jack stands will support the car better. Loosen the lug nuts before you raise the car to make it easier to remove the wheels. Thread two bolts–size 8 x 1.25 millimeters–into the brake drum’s threaded holes to remove the drum from the hub. Thread each bolt two turns at a time. Insert a small, thin piece of wood, like a paint stick or ruler, in between the wheel cylinder and the rear brake shoe. Clamp a set of locking pliers onto the backing plate at the center of the rear brake shoe. Disconnect the upper brake spring with locking needle-nose pliers, clamping onto the
