[Carbuff2]

I question the need to replace the parking brake shoes, as they would normally not wear much unless the car is regularly driven with the brake still on. The lining is QUITE thin, even new. Just lubricate the shoe-to-backing-plate when you have the rotors off.

I use Honda OEM pads, and aftermarket 'coated' rotors which are cheaper than OEM

You don't need any special tools just to remove the rear rotors incorporating the center parking brake, just don't disconnect any of the shoe's springs. Can be difficult to get everything back together if you do. Take pictures.

Brake line piping: If you are flushing the brake fluid every 3 years as Honda recommends, they should be fine, no action needed.

Ball joints: If there isn't any play in the other ball joints, don't worry. BUT, on Gen2 CR-Vs, the forward bushing on the lower trailing arms often fails. Inspect those bushings, and if you are tempted to replace, just buy aftermarket lower control arms, which include all the bushings and the ball joint.


You can forestall further ball joint issues by injecting grease into the (non-greasable) rubber boots. Use a needle attachment on your grease gun to accomplish this.

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