Re: Brake shoe break-in procedure?

The basic rule for new brakes is 'go easy on them for a while'.

If the pad manufacturer doesn't offer any recommendations, most
mechanics I've known suggest 400 to 500 miles of moderate driving
while avoiding heavy braking during this period.  (This is also true
for new cars, which might explain why a "break in" period is generally
mentioned in the owner's manual for new cars).
As with any new set of brake pads or shoes, don't tow a trailer or do
any hauling during the break-in period.
Full seating of new brakes normally occurs within 1,000 miles.

If you haven't checked out this site <http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
index.html>, you should.  It's got lot's of good Honda Accord help,
though brake shoe systems aren't covered from what I can tell.  But
otherwise very DIY info.

(I did my own on '00 Accord - front & rear pads - last year, and just
avoided hard braking as much as possible the 1st 500 miles.  No
problems 10k miles later, and shooting for 90k on this set)

On Jul 22, 1:03 pm, "Mark G." <anon40...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Good afternoon.
>
> I am about to install a new set of rear brake shoes on my 1991 Accord.
> What is the correct procedure to break them in properly?
>
> Thanks
> -Mark