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Old 02-10-2003, 03:18 PM
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i ask because im not sure how long they're supposed to last and i dont think it has a warning plate, so i dont think it screeches when u need to replace them... so yeah how long do they last?
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You just have to replace the shoes when worn down, and you can check them by pulling off the drum.
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long time and I mean long, since you barely use them. the front brakes work alot more than rear.
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My car went 11 years and 162,000 miles until they were changed.
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Default Re: how often are you supposed to change drum brakes...? (Racerage1)

general rule of thumb is replace your brake shoes(drums) every two times you do your fronts.
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My car went 11 years and 162,000 miles until they were changed
...on a honda?or your geo?

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Default Re: how often are you supposed to change drum brakes...? (Racerage1)

My car went 11 years and 162,000 miles until they were changed

...on a honda?or your geo?
Honda, Geo doesn't exist cuz it's my dream car .
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