Parking Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection

PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER

(a) Using a brake drum gauge or an equivalent tool, measure the inside diameter of the disc.





Standard inside diameter:

190 mm (7.48 in.)

Maximum inside diameter:

191 mm (7.52 in.)

If the inside diameter is more than the maximum, replace the rear disc.

2. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS

(a) Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the parking brake shoe lining.





Standard thickness:

3.5 mm (0.1378 in.)

Minimum thickness:

1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

If the lining thickness is less than the minimum, or if there is severe or uneven wear, replace the parking brake shoe assembly.

NOTICE:
Always replace both right and left parking brake shoes together.