Re: Brake shoe break-in procedure?

Mark G. wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote: >
>> why were they turned in the first place?  what is the mileage?
> 
> 187k miles. I am getting pulsing from the brake pedal, and a squeal from
> one of the rear brakes. The linings are very thin, and I don't want to
put
> new shoes on drums that are out-of-round or cut beyond limits. These
> drums are about 0.012" beyond the limit.
> 
> 

go ahead and replace the brake linings, but the pulsing can usually be 
solved with a little antiseize and a torque wrench.  google this group 
for details.  use honda linings - seriously.

as for the drums, why were they turned?  my civic has 176k miles, and 
the drums are /well/ within limits.