Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Rear Brake Shoe Replacement
Special Tools Required
Brake spring installer 07LAF-SM40200
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.
Removal/Disassembly
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Unhook the upper return spring (A) from the rearward shoe using the special tool (B).
3. Remove the tension pins (A) by pushing each retainer spring (B) and turning the pins.
4. Lower the brake shoe assembly, and remove the lower return spring (A). Be careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust cover.
5. Remove the brake shoe assembly from the backing plate, and disassemble the brake shoe assembly.
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever, and remove the brake shoe.