Parts for your 1996 Daihatsu Gran move-Brake shoes

1996 Daihatsu Gran Move brake-shoes — what they do and when to replace them

Brake shoes are relevant to the 1996 Daihatsu Gran Move (G300). Technical sources including the Daihatsu G300 Series Workshop Manual (Brake System), the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue for G30x variants, and major AU/NZ fitment catalogues from Bendix and EBC list rear drum brakes with replaceable brake shoes on 1996 Gran/Grand Move models. Front brakes use pads on discs, the rear axle uses drums with shoes.

On the Gran Move, the brake shoes sit inside the rear drums. When the driver presses the pedal, the wheel cylinder spreads the shoes outward so their friction linings bite the drum, slowing the car. They also team up with the handbrake, so worn or glazed shoes can show up as a lazy park brake or a long, high handbrake lever travel.

As part of routine servicing, the rear shoes deserve a look every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service. A technician will measure lining thickness (replace around 2 mm remaining), check for contamination from a weeping wheel cylinder, and make sure the self-adjusters move freely. If the drums are scored or out-of-round, they’ll be machined within spec or replaced. It’s best practice to renew shoes in axle pairs and clean/lube the backing plate contact points with high-temp brake grease. After fitting, the adjusters are set and the handbrake is fine-tuned so it holds well without dragging.

Driving signs that point to fresh shoes for a 1996 Gran Move:

• Handbrake needs a big yank to hold on a hill
• Rear-end squeal, scraping, or a pulsing feel at low speeds
• Longer stopping distances or a low, spongy pedal (often with fluid leak)

A few friendly tips: avoid breathing brake dust — use proper PPE and brake cleaner. Don’t mix old and new hardware, springs lose tension with age, so a hardware kit is cheap insurance. After replacement, bed the shoes in with gentle stops over the first 200–300 km to stabilise friction and avoid glazing. For most AU/NZ driving, rear shoes commonly last 40,000–80,000 km, but towing, hills, city stop–start and handbrake habits can swing that either way.

Does the 1996 Daihatsu Gran Move use brake shoes or pads at the rear?

It runs rear drum brakes with brake shoes, and front disc brakes with pads. That setup is confirmed by the G300 workshop manual and common AU/NZ parts catalogues for the 1996 model year.

How often should the rear brake shoes be replaced?

There’s no fixed kilometre figure, but many last 40,000–80,000 km. Inspect them at each service, replace when lining thickness is around 2 mm, if they’re contaminated or cracked, or if the drums are out of spec.

Can brake shoes be changed at home on a Gran Move?

Yes, if comfortable with brakes and you’ve got the right tools. You’ll need spring pliers, a drum micrometer, and to reset the adjusters and handbrake correctly. If unsure, get a qualified tech to handle it — brakes aren’t the place to gamble.