Paul94Z28

Hey-

This is my first 98+ rear brake setup and they are noticeably different from my 94. The parking brake now has a separate set of shoes... Any preference on the best replacements? They seem to be all over the map price-wise.

Unfortunately I was already $150 into the rear brakes and had to put them back together to drive the car but will be pulling apart to replace these pads.

Thanks for any input.

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

Bought my '98 new and I've NEVER had to change the parking brake shoes! Are you using it as a drift car?!

Paul94Z28

I am the third owner so God only knows what happened before. The level goes 3/4 of the way up so it feels like it is time...

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

Don't base it on how far you pull the lever up... 3/4 of the way up is where mine's always been. Pop the driver's side rear rotor off and take a look at the shoe before you spend the money.

Paul94Z28

Band Director-

Thanks for the input, but as I mentioned in the OP - I already had them apart and had to put back together. There is about 1/4" of material left on them.

GaryDoug

Did you check the 98 service manual about this? There is a procedure to determine if the shoes need to be replaced. And it does not relate to the lining thickness.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/qzbtnv...bookmarked.pdf

By the way, the special tool mentioned can be replaced with an ordinary inside/outside measuring caliper.