How to Replace the Brake Shoe Set on a Subaru Legacy?

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.

Genuine Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Set

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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694YC000
$56.35 MSRP: $81.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear; Park Brake Shoes, Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium | 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, GT, L, LS, LS-D, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, Turbo | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694AG000
$72.25 MSRP: $104.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear; Brake Shoes, Park Brake Shoes, Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26694AE020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2009 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, GT Limited, L, L-S, Limited, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, L, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694AE020
$72.25 MSRP: $104.72
You Save: $32.47 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26694AG000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean, Baja, Baja-B, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, GT Limited, L, Limited, L-S, SUS Flat6, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694CA000
$51.75 MSRP: $75.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear; Park Brake Shoes, Shoes
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26694CA001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 3.6L H6
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694AE001
$90.08 MSRP: $130.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26694AE060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Subaru Legacy | Brighton | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
Part Number: 26694AE000
$90.08 MSRP: $130.55
You Save: $40.47 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe Repair Kit,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26694AE060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Subaru Legacy | Brighton | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, GT, L, LS, LS-D, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, Turbo | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy PT1190693 Use 26298AA020
Part Number: 26257AA080
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake Shoe-Leading
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990 Subaru Legacy | Base, L, LS, LS-D
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, L, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, GT, L, LS, LS-D, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, Turbo | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, GT, L, LS, LS-D, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, Turbo | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe-Trailing,Left
Part Number: 26257AA070
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990 Subaru Legacy | Base, L, LS, LS-D
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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe-Trailing,Right
Part Number: 26257AA060
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990 Subaru Legacy | Base, L, LS, LS-D
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, L, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series
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Subaru Legacy 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:
- 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy | Base, Brighton, L, Post | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series

Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Set

Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Set provides the friction part that makes the rear drum brakes slow the vehicle down. This Brake Shoe Set has two curved metal shoes (bonded or riveted linings) held by springs and moved outward by hydraulic wheel-cylinder pistons located inside the brake drum. When applying the brake, the linings are pressed against the rotating drum. Since the drum is rotating, the brake application is converted into heat. The return springs pull the shoes away from the drum once the brake pressure is released. Self-adjusters inside the Brake Shoe Set lengthen the shoes as the linings wear. For consistent response, this keeps clearance uniform. The design of the drum shown allows the shoes to act as an efficient parking brake without any additional component. Using a genuine Subaru Brake Shoe Set maintains factory drum dimensions on a Legacy and suits Subaru front disc systems for balanced braking on an axle set of the Legacy. Routine checks of this Brake Shoe Set for proper lining thickness or damage will ensure Subaru Legacy braking safety continues.

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Subaru Legacy Brake Shoe Set Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Brake Shoe Repair Kit Rear
26694AE020
Q:
How to Replace the Brake Shoe Set on a Subaru Legacy?
Posted by Mitchell L.
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.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Jesse / Nov 27, 2024