09-03-2023, 04:30 PM | #1 |
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Anyone Familiar w/ Honda/Acura Brakes?
I am looking for some input from anyone that knows the specifics of the rear brakes I'm working on...
Specific vehicle is a 2017 RDX AWD but I suspect that this brake setup is on not only other years, but on other vehicles as well... The rear brakes consist of parking brake shoes that sit inside of the brake rotor with brake pads for vehicle stopping. The rotor does "double duty" in this case acting as the rotor for the vehicle brakes (friction brakes) and the drum for the parking brake. My question is this... The internal / parking brake portion is super clean overall at 80k miles. I have absolutely no guess as to how to identify when it's appropriate to change the shoes. Is this a "do it every time you replace the rear brakes" thing, every other time, or something else? TIA! |
09-03-2023, 04:46 PM | #2 |
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In an automatic do you ever engage the park brake? Do you use it to slow the vehicle down? If you drive it like most people the park brake shoes will last the life of the vehicle.
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09-04-2023, 06:47 AM | #3 |
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I completely follow you, but my question is partially rooted in wanting to be sure that this specific brake is a parking brake ONLY and not used in any way as part of the friction braking system of the car.
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09-04-2023, 07:10 AM | #4 | |
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When we had kids at home we had a MDX. We put somewhere around 190,000 km on it (120,000 miles) before we traded it in. I did the brakes pads atleast once all the way around but never touched the shoes, they were like new. If you are super worried go into the Honda/Acura parts department with your caliper and measure the thickness on a set of OEM shoes for a reference point. |
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11-26-2023, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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If it has shoes in a drum as well as pads on a disc, the shoes are only for the parking brake and therefore should last indefinitely as they’re not being used up slowing the car. Around here it’s usually rust that causes the lining to delaminate from the backing long before they wear out. So when the rotors are off, check the linings for becoming loose at the edges and replace as required
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11-26-2023, 10:16 AM | #6 | |
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I left the shoes completely alone and replaced the rotor and pads only. Zero issues. |
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11-30-2023, 02:09 AM | #7 | |
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11-30-2023, 08:26 PM | #8 |
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I’m very familiar with these brakes — they only need to be replaced if they fail, which they generally only do after 15-20 years in salt/rust prone areas.
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11-30-2023, 11:54 PM | #9 |
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When you grab a handful of E-Brake, to increase cornering fun..... you'll notice they need periodic replacement.
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