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How to Replace the Rear Brake Shoes on a Honda Civic

Model: Honda Civic MK 6 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Part: Brake drums and shoes

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Video tutorial

This video shows the main steps to remove and replace the rear brake shoes on a Honda Civic. First, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheel; then, unscrew the two screws on the drum to extract it, as shown in the video.

Next, disconnect the two springs from the shoes using pliers to leverage and remove them; now clean the brake backing plate and the drum before installing the new shoes. Finally, reassemble everything, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 9 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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