Hi. Just wondering what interval (time or mileage) do you guys replace the rear brake shoes on your Windstar?

Thanks.

When there worn out! If there riveted before they get to the rivets. If there bonded than somewhere between a 1/16 and an 1/8 inch is when I start recommending them.

As Airjer said... there's no secret formula or schedule! It all depends on your driving style and conditions. City driving usually means a short brake components life so you'll have to change them sooner.

Visual inspections regularly is the best preventive maintenance when it comes to brakes.

Visual inspections regularly is the best preventive maintenance when it comes to brakes.

I agree. I remove the rear drums for a look-see-cleaning-lubricating-adjusting everytime the front pads are replaced.

Rear drum brakes tend to last a lot longer than the front disk brakes.....most of the work is done by the front brakes.
When doing the rear brakes, I would recommend buying a drum brake hardware kit.
This will make the job easier and will be more reliable......only costs a couple of dollars.
Here is a link to the first in a series of pictures of a rear brake job on my '96.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1402640004011220610MUaUIA

Brakes have always been the one thing that gets the least attn....even though it should be near the top cause it's a safety system.

It's sched'ed to go to the mech next week for a brake job. Forgot about the drum brake kit. I'll bring those along with a good set of drum shoes.

Thanks for the input guys.