It’s not often you need to replace the parking brake shoes on a rear disc brake set up, but if you do, this video will guide you through it. The vehicle used in this video is a 2004 Honda Element. The information will also apply to other Honda vehicles as well as other makes with a parking brake set up similar to this one.
Parts and tools listed below.
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Parts
Brake Shoes (2004 Honda Element): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TXWS58/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Brake Hardware (2004 Honda Element): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O04JU2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Tools
Impact Driver: https://www.jbtools.com/sg-tool-aid-14950-impact-driver-set/
Shake n’ Break: https://www.amazon.com/Shake-Break-Impact-Screw-Remover/dp/B000BHJ7JM
Milwaukee Angle Die Grinder: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Metalworking/Grinders/2485-22
Mac Pliers: https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Pliers/Non-Locking-Pliers/f94a71e6-1d7e-4c15-a242-a482015c99a7/Long-Nose-Pliers/P11LRDCAO/Long-Reach-Diagonal-Cutter-11-Orange
Related Videos
Rotor Screw Removal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxQk7Pz_vfc&t=16s
Shake n’ Break Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwz-NXj5ZIk&t=2s
How To Remove Stuck Drums and Rotors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po-WXqIKjHQ
How To Replace Rear Disc Brakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kf8C4Qxu-A&t=1s
How To Replace Drum Brakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCpCkun2qxA&t=544s
Honda Element/CRV 110K Service (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMplrMKIIoo&t=7s
Honda Element/CRV 110K Service (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gciwVamERn0
Front Control Arm Bushings Honda Element/CRV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpaIvEN57Jg&t=2s
K Series Valve Adjustment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=959I0wF5NH8&t=1s
Element/CRV Alternator Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb2ciFHkkeI&t=5s
Honda Element/CRV Front End Noise Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYosZGby0-I&t=42s
Honda Element Hood Cable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDF9g9BKYCM
K Series Starter Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRZN4Tk9bNo&t=52s
Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends Honda Element/CRV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNL_M80hw0o
K Series Serpentine Belt Tensioner Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHw1P3Tx02A&t=5s
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Never knew about a parking brake shoe setup inside a rotor. Learn something everyday!
Any good ideas on what to do if the new pads won't fit the adjuster cylinder ?
My adjuster is also on the bottom making it even worse to see our work on, love the Camaro but it's a pain to work on sometimes…
Hey @EricTheCarGuy, any tricks for a seizing parking brake cable? I picked up an 09 civic Si and the parking brake started to stick on the drivers side. Can the cable, or connection point be lubricated at the caliper connection point? I checked for the cable getting caught up but nothing out of the norm. Just feels like there should be some lubrication/maintenance point, hoping to not have to replace cable. Apparently this generation of Hondas are common to this. :/
Isn't the adjustment screw backed all the way off? Is that what caused the pads to seem to be 'too thick'? Pure novice here. Just asking.
I've just done the same job, and came across the same problem ,drum brake would not go on . After watching your vid I now know what I need to do Thanks .
what a fiddly job!
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I remember a lot more cursing and blood when doing drum brakes. And it always happens in the winter! Great video thanks.
Another great video and job well done. Thanks.
Can we switch the rear brake shoes to the dsic ones?
I had the same problem with the drum not fitting on new shoes. If you accurately compare the new shoe size to the Honda ones it seems these Chinese made ones are slightly larger diameter and do not allow the drum to fit. I think it's because of manufacturing for the shoes looks like they are punched out and there is slightly extra material on the contact points. Grind a little material off the shoes where they contact the adjuster and up top where they contact the anchor and they will fit nicely.
Eric, The beard is tired. It makes you look old. Who wants to look old. Please just get rid of it.
I so wish I could convince this long term " buddy " I know would watch one of these vids and replace his own brakes on a 2006 Benz E350…Dealer wants a $1000+ to do the work….And, keeps his car all freaking day !!!!. He a full-time helicopter tech, but, won't work on none of his stuff….
Hi Eric just watched this very good video of yours . I am about to replace the shoes on my car ( Vauxhall Antara ) and I now feel much better about the job ahead. Thanks for making me feel better about this . ðŸ‘ÂÂðŸÂ»😎ðŸ‘ÂÂðŸÂ»
Learn a lot from your videos. Thanks to you!
Hi Eric, great video. Question. I just dropped my subframe on my '96 Porsche. I had to cut the parking break cable as I couldn't get the hub off to get to the connector. I had already removed my axle so I couldn't use my 3 jay puller to get the hub off. Any other way to get it off?
Just did my rear brakes, rotors, and parking brake shoes on my 2011 Honda Element! Thank you so much for this video!
Love your videos thank you !
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Wow, that old brake rotor was almost half as bad as the worst ones that ever came off my 77 Caprice. Yeah those splash guards look terrible.
I hate doing these style of parking brakes.
I remember when I first started to become a technician. One of the first jobs I had in a shop was to change break shoes on a drum/hat configuration in maybe an 82 model Corvette Stingray. I knew exactly what to do, but due to the lack of hands on experience, it took a little while. Lol
For those of you reading comments, make sure to wear safety glasses while working with these springs.
Hello Eric. My case different
paking break cable expanded what we can do for that ?
Urgent question, when I was replacing my rotors, the pad got stuck to the disc but only on one side. The parking brake is fully off. Once I removed the stuck rotor, I realized the pad has been removed from its normal position and is now being pushed up against the wheel hub. Do I have to get all new pads now? Or can I correct the situation. Moneys really tight and I have to fix my brakes to get to work.
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5:46 You just talked down to drifters all over the world.
Thank You for the tip in removing the rotor screw …. I hate those f@#% things
If you (the viewer) came here looking for how to replace the parking brakes on your FRS or BRZ, yes, this is pretty close to our parking brake replacement process (no plug on the rotor to worry about though). 🙂 (The lack of BRZ-specific parking brake vids is why I’m here)
Hi my parking brake shoes gets SUPER squeaky whenever i put on the e brakes, should i just get it greased up or change whole thing (pads & all) E brake works perfectly fine if not from the noise..🤆i wonder if its just an old spring (both sides are noisy..)
I'm replacing all 4 discs on my car soon, I'm pretty sure that it has a parking brake shoe hiding under the hub. I just hope the brake shoes have some meat left on them, as this job seems really fiddly for my pork sausage fingers !
Man I knocked mine off a bit when changing my wheel bearing the time I had trying to figure out how to put that crap back on
i think im goin to garage.too manny pieces
I'd just like to express appreciation for taking the time to do the work with greasy gloved hands WHILE manipulating the camera's focus and all that jaz. Nice work, man.
Doing it right is time consuming. Thank you for showing this video.
I swear there was more commercials than actual work being showed.
BAD IDEA. Flat spots by shaving is not good. Maybe you should have adjusted the adjusters first to see if it would give you enough space to put the rotor on.