Just did the front pads & rotors @ 41k. Aprox. how long can I expect until the rear drums, shoes need to be replaced. I've only done discs over the years myself and does anyone have a ballpark $$ to have the rears done by local garage, not dealer?

 

you can check by taking the drum off and taking a peak, just be careful moving the drum past the rust ridge so you dont end up making everything fall apart. Alot of shops will do a free brake inspection, to have them done is about an hour flat rate for shoes and hardware, a brake flush is another hour, so with parts im going to say the $300-$400 ballpark (assuming $100 per hour, with the flush) you dont have to get the flush, although hondas research has led them to a recommended 30k brake fluid interval, but if the shop tests it and the alcolidity/copper content is low enough its ok. hope this helps

 

They usually last 100k+. It just depends. Take a hammer and hit the drum till it starts to come off and a take a look. Here is DIY thread http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/diy-h...placement.html . Hope it helps.

 

Normally 80k, at least. Check @ 60k if you are worried about them. Sooner if they start making noise.

 

General rule of thumb, rear drums last twice as long as front disks.

 

140K and still going strong.