Honda Element. Manual - part 333

DISASSEMBLY 

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND 

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

2. Remove the rear wheels.  

3. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake disc/drum (see REAR BRAKE DISC 

REPLACEMENT ).  

4. Disconnect and remove the upper return springs (A). 

Fig. 62: Disconnecting Upper Return Springs 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Remove the tension pins (A) by pushing the respective retainer spring (B) and turning the pin. 

Fig. 63: Removing Tension Pins By Pushing Respective Retainer Spring 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Disconnect the rod spring (A), and remove the connecting rod (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 64: Identifying Rod Spring And Connecting Rod 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

7. Lower the parking brake shoe assembly.  

8. Remove the forward brake shoe (A) and the adjuster assembly (B) by removing the lower return spring 

(C). 

Fig. 65: Identifying Forward Brake Shoe, Adjuster Assembly And Lower Return Spring 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

9. Remove the rearward brake shoe by disconnecting the parking brake cable (A) from the parking brake 

lever (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 66: Identifying Parking Brake Cable And Parking Brake Lever
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

10. Remove the U-clip (A), wave washer (B), parking brake lever (C), and pivot pin (D) from the brake shoe 

(E). 

Fig. 67: Identifying U-Clip, Wave Washer, Parking Brake Lever, Pivot Pin And Brake Shoe 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

REASSEMBLY 

1. Apply a thin coat of Molycote 44MA grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin (A), and insert the pin 

into the rearward brake shoe (B) from the outside. 

Fig. 68: Identifying Pivot Pin And Rearward Brake Shoe

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Install the parking brake lever (C) and wave washer (D) on the pivot pin, and secure with a new U-clip 

(E). 

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Install the wave washer with its convex side facing out.  

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Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot pin from coming out of the brake shoe.  

3. Connect the parking brake cable (A) to the parking brake lever (B). Apply silicone grease to the cable 

contact surface (C) on the backing plate. 

Fig. 69: Identifying Parking Brake Cable, Parking Brake Lever And Cable Contact Surface 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Apply a thin coat of Molycote 44MA grease to the shoe ends and connecting rod ends (A), sliding 

surfaces (B), and opposite edges of the parking brake shoe (C) as shown. Wipe off any excess. Keep 
grease off the brake linings. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element