Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1221

Conventional Brake Components
Rear Drum Brake Inspection (cont'd)
3. Check the wheel cylinder (A) for leakage.
C
B
4. Check the brake linings (B) for cracking, glazing,
wear, and contamination.
5. Measure the brake lining thickness (C).
Measurement does not include brake shoe
thickness.
Brake Lining Thickness:
Standard: 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
6. If the brake lining thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the brake shoes as a set.
7. Check the bearings in the hub unit for smooth
operation; if the bearings require servicing (see
step 2 on page 18-23).
19-20
A
C
C
C
8. Measure the inside diameter of the brake drum
with inside vernier calipers.
Drum Inside Diameter:
Standard: 253.9 254.0 mm
(9.996 10.000 in.)
Service Limit: 255.0 mm (10.04 in.)
9. If the inside diameter of the brake drum is more
than the service limit, replace the brake drum.
10. Check the brake drum for scoring, grooves,
corrosion, and cracks.