Rear brake shoe time!

cogitocogito Wagonist
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
Time for rear brake shoes on my wagon. Does anybody have any recommendations pro or con? I just want to get something decent that will work well. No high performance needs to worry about. Somebody I know said to try Centric shoes. I have never heard of them?

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  • evol911evol911 familEE
    I think when it comes to rear brake, brake shoes are brake shoes. Rear brakes have a smaller role in the braking than the fronts so I would say a decent name brand thats cheap would work for rears.
  • quartersquarters Council Member
    ya, what he said. as far as rear brakes go, get the cheapest ones you can find. very little braking done in the rear.
  • WagicWagic Wagonist
    Where ever you get them, make sure they understand it's for the dx wagon and not the dx sedan. They have different sized drums/shoes.

    I disagree that a "brake shoe is a brake shoe". Poorly manufactured shoes either fail, wear quickly, perform poorly, make noise, fit like shit or all of the above. It's a pain in the ass changing them out. Buy high quality (I'm not saying high performance) and you wont have to do it as often.

    I recommend NAPA UP (ultra premium). They are Japanese made shoes. I can get back to you on part number, price and manufacturer when I get home.
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    evol911 wrote:
    so I would say a decent name brand thats cheap would work for rears.
  • WagicWagic Wagonist
    NAPA PN ATM-545
    made by kashiyama
  • cogitocogito Wagonist
    Thanks.....
  • JesseCRXJesseCRX Council Member
    Speaking of rear brakes, anyone find a reliable source for drums?
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