Civic HX Coupe L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC-E) MFI (2001)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Shoes Replacement
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
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Avoid breathing dust particles.
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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
NOTE:
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Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
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Block the front wheels before jacking up the rear of the vehicle.
Removal/Disassembly
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Remove the tension pins (A) by pushing each retainer spring (B) and turning the pins.
3. Remove the lower return spring (A), and remove the shoe assembly over the hub.
4. Remove the upper return spring (B), and disassemble the brake shoe assembly.
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever, and remove the brake shoe.
6. Remove the U-clip (A), wave washer (B), and pivot pin (C), and separate the parking brake lever (D) from the brake shoe (E).