Intervals For Rear Brake Replacement?

[Off_Timing]

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

Thanks.

[Airjer_]

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.

[Ed_Strong]

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.

[12Ounce]

Originally Posted by Ed_Strong

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.

[wiswind]

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/1402...11220610MUaUIA

[Off_Timing]

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.