Parts for your 2006 Honda Stream-Brake shoes

2006 Honda Stream brake shoes — what’s fitted and how to look after them

Based on Honda technical sources — Honda Stream Service Manuals (2001–2006 and 2006–2014 brake sections) and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for RN1–RN9 — brake shoes are relevant to the 2006 Honda Stream. Early 2006 models (end of RN1–RN5) may use rear drum brakes with conventional brake shoes, while late-2006 second‑gen models (RN6–RN9) use rear disc brakes with a small drum‑in‑hat parking brake that still relies on brake shoes. So, whether for service braking (drum) or the handbrake (drum‑in‑hat), shoes are part of the system.

On the 2006 Honda Stream, the job of the brake shoes is straightforward: they press against a drum surface to create friction. On drum‑brake rears, they provide everyday stopping power alongside the front discs. On disc‑brake rears with a drum‑in‑hat handbrake, the shoes are dedicated to parking duty, holding the car steady on hills and during parking without relying on the hydraulic system.

As part of routine servicing, it pays to inspect the shoes every 20,000 km or 12 months, especially if the vehicle does a lot of city driving or towing. A technician will check lining thickness (replace when worn to around 1.5 mm or if cracking/glazing is present), look for contamination from brake fluid or grease, and make sure the adjusters and shoe contact points are clean and lubricated with the correct high‑temp brake grease. For drum‑in‑hat setups, the inside of the rotor “hat” should be de‑rusted and de‑glazed so the shoes bite consistently.

Replacement is done in axle sets — both sides together — along with fresh shoe springs and hardware to keep the braking even and the handbrake travel consistent. After fitting, proper adjustment of the shoe clearances and the handbrake cable is essential, followed by bedding‑in with gentle applications over a short drive. Avoid harsh stops for the first 200–300 km so the linings wear in evenly. If the handbrake lever needs to be pulled high to hold, or the rear brakes drag and run hot, it’s time for an inspection.

• Common signs the shoes need attention: weak hill‑hold, scraping noises from the rear, uneven handbrake bite, excessive lever travel, or a hot brake smell after short trips.
• Good practice: keep the drum/hat clean, replace hardware with the shoes, and have the handbrake free‑play set to spec so it works a treat with no dramas.

Popular questions about 2006 Honda Stream brake shoes

Does the 2006 Honda Stream have rear drums or rear discs?
It depends on the exact model and market. Late first‑gen (RN1–RN5) cars in 2006 may have rear drums on some trims, while others use rear discs. The second‑gen (RN6–RN9), launched in 2006, typically has rear discs with a drum‑in‑hat parking brake. Either way, brake shoes are involved — as the main rear brakes (drums) or as the parking brake shoes inside the rear disc rotor.

How often should the brake shoes be replaced?
There isn’t a fixed kilometre interval. Have them inspected every 20,000 km or 12 months. Replace if the lining is down to about 1.5 mm, if they’re glazed, cracked or contaminated, or if the handbrake travel is excessive. Depending on use, shoes can last anywhere from 80,000 to 150,000 km or more, especially when they serve only the parking brake.

What symptoms suggest the Stream’s brake shoes need work?
Look for poor hill‑hold, a handbrake lever that pulls up too high, rear‑end scraping or grinding, dragging brakes leading to heat and smell, or uneven holding power side‑to‑side. Any of these warrant an inspection and likely adjustment or replacement with new shoes and hardware.