johnlvs2run

I've not done the back brakes before, and have a couple of questions.
The shoes have more than 1/8" of thickness. Is this enough and how many more miles should they last?

The brake housing is caked with brake dust, including on the surface of the shoes.
Can I clean it out with brake cleaner without lubing, or will the cleaner wash away all the lube.
I have CRC brake & caliper grease, and am concerned about getting it on the brakes, or is lubing not a big deal?

Can I clean the housing with water instead, and not have to relube the parts?

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

Use the brake clean.. thats what its for.

Might as well replace the brakes since the hard part is done already.

its not hard to re-lube

johnlvs2run

Okay, thanks very much.

Is it okay to use water on the cylinders (to protect them), and brake cleaner on the rest?

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

Dont use water anywhere. Use brake clean and if you remove any lube, then just re-lube.

Brake clean is just that.. Brake cleaner. So use it.

TomCat39

johnlvs2run

Thanks much for the help! I used the cleaner and just avoided the ends of the cylinders. The buildup wasn't as bad as I thought.