How to Replace Brake Shoe Set on Subaru Forester?

For maintenance of rear brakes, start by taking off wheel lug nuts. Afterwards, lift the back part of the car and prop it up by means of jack stands while blocking forward wheels. Disengage handbrake and remove the rear wheels. Take off the brake drums; in case they are difficult to remove use a brake adjuster tool through an access hole to retract shoes. Use brake system cleaner but don't blow air into it. Examine brake drums for wear, scoring or out-of-round conditions; these can be resurfaced at a machine shop if required. Work on one drum brake assembly at a time by removing hold down cups; springs and lower shoe return spring release leading and trailing shoes plus adjuster mechanism from backing plate. Disconnect parking brake cable followed by cleaning and lubricating backing plate with grease application in different parts before reassembling them again. Check wheel cylinder's condition and replace if necessary. Finally, set the brakes right using the adjuster while fitting back its drum and wheels including tightening their lug nuts, lower your vehicle thus testing whether brakes are working properly or not before you start driving.

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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694FG010
$62.68 MSRP: $90.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear; Brake Shoes, Park Brake Shoes, Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Repair Kit
Part Number: 26694FJ001
$55.20 MSRP: $80.00
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- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear; Brake Shoes, Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26694FJ000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26298AA020
$72.45 MSRP: $105.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26298AA030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, S, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester P1440694 Brake Shoe Kit
Part Number: 26298AA010
$79.35 MSRP: $115.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26298AA040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26298AA040
$79.35 MSRP: $115.00
You Save: $35.65 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear; Brake Shoes, Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26298AA010, 26298AA011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2008 Subaru Forester | Base, Forester Sports, L, X | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Kit
Part Number: 26298AA011
$79.35 MSRP: $115.00
You Save: $35.65 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26298AA040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Subaru Forester | X | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe-Trailing,Left
Part Number: 26257AA071
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe-Trailing,Left
Part Number: 26257AA040
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoes
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe-Trailing,Right
Part Number: 26257AA061
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester PT1190693 Use 26298AA020
Part Number: 26257AA081
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe-Leading
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe-Trailing,Right
Part Number: 26257AA030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoes
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe-Leading
Part Number: 26257AA050
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoes
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC

Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Set

Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Set provides the surfaces that allow the rear drum brakes to slow or stop the vehicle. Hydraulic pressure forces the shoes against the rotating drum. Each Brake Shoe Set consists of a pair of metal shoes that carry bonded or riveted linings. These are secured by springs to a backing plate and are pushed outwards when the pedal is pressed by a wheel cylinder. When the pedal is released, return springs pull them back in. In models such as the Forester, the Brake Shoe Set is equipped with a system of self-adjusters and parking brake linkage that maintains correct clearances and holds the vehicle when parked. There are basically two designs for drum brakes: non-servo or leading-trailing type and duo-servo. The duo-servo units have a more powerful self-energizing action because the rotating drum helps to pull one shoe against the other. The Brake Shoe Set must maintain sufficient lining thickness and remain free of cracks, looseness, contamination, or discoloration to deliver dependable stopping power for every Subaru Forester. The Brake Shoe Set works correctly for your daily driving in Subaru Forester.

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Subaru Forester Brake Shoe Set Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
26298AA020
Q: How to Replace Brake Shoe Set on Subaru Forester?
A:
For maintenance of rear brakes, start by taking off wheel lug nuts. Afterwards, lift the back part of the car and prop it up by means of jack stands while blocking forward wheels. Disengage handbrake and remove the rear wheels. Take off the brake drums; in case they are difficult to remove use a brake adjuster tool through an access hole to retract shoes. Use brake system cleaner but don't blow air into it. Examine brake drums for wear, scoring or out-of-round conditions; these can be resurfaced at a machine shop if required. Work on one drum brake assembly at a time by removing hold down cups; springs and lower shoe return spring release leading and trailing shoes plus adjuster mechanism from backing plate. Disconnect Parking Brake Cable followed by cleaning and lubricating backing plate with grease application in different parts before reassembling them again. Check Wheel Cylinder's condition and replace if necessary. Finally, set the brakes right using the adjuster while fitting back its drum and wheels including tightening their lug nuts, lower your vehicle thus testing whether brakes are working properly or not before you start driving.