Parts for your 2013 Honda Stream-Brake shoes

2013 Honda Stream Brake Shoes — Are They Used?

For the 2013 Honda Stream (chassis codes RN6–RN9), brake shoes aren’t a relevant part. This model runs four-wheel disc brakes — ventilated discs up front and solid discs at the rear — so it uses brake pads rather than brake shoes. The parking brake is cable-operated via the rear calipers, not a separate drum-in-hat arrangement, which means there are no brake-shoe linings anywhere on the car.

This setup is confirmed by technical sources: the Honda Stream RN6–RN9 Workshop/Service Manual (Brakes section) details pad and caliper servicing for both axles and lists the parking brake as mechanically actuating the rear calipers, there’s no procedure for drum or shoe replacement. Honda’s electronic parts catalogues for RN6/RN8 list rear brake pads, calipers, and rotors, with no rear brake shoes or shoe hardware. Period brochure/spec sheets for the second‑generation Stream also specify disc brakes front and rear.

So if someone’s looking to service the “brake shoes” on a 2013 Stream, what they actually need are rear brake pads (and often a fitting kit with clips/shims), plus attention to the rear calipers and rotors. That’s perfectly normal for this platform and gives consistent stopping and easy pad changes.

Helpful servicing pointers for the 2013 Stream’s rear brakes:

• Inspect pad thickness and rotor condition at each service (around every 10,000–15,000 km).
• Replace pads when near minimum thickness or if uneven wear is found, typical life ranges 30,000–70,000 km, depending on driving.
• Clean and lubricate caliper slide pins and pad abutments with high‑temp brake grease to prevent sticking and squeal.
• Check the handbrake cable operation and adjust free play at the lever if the travel is excessive.
• Measure rotor thickness and run‑out, machine or replace rotors if below spec or if vibration is present.
• Flush brake fluid every 2 years, as per good workshop practice in Australia and New Zealand.

All of the above keeps the Stream’s disc brake system healthy and avoids chasing non-existent “brake shoes”. If unsure, a quick glance through a reputable Honda parts catalogue for RN6–RN9 or the factory manual will match what’s on the car: pads, not shoes.

Popular questions about 2013 Honda Stream brake shoes

Does a 2013 Honda Stream have brake shoes?
No. It uses rear disc brakes with caliper‑actuated handbrake, so there are no brake shoes to replace — only brake pads and related hardware.

What should be replaced instead of brake shoes on a 2013 Stream?
Rear brake pads, and when needed the rotors. It’s also smart to service the caliper slide pins, check the handbrake cable adjustment, and replace pad fitting clips/shims if they’re tired.

How often should the rear brakes be serviced?
Inspect every service interval (about 10,000–15,000 km). Pads typically last 30,000–70,000 km depending on driving. Replace brake fluid every 2 years to keep pedal feel and corrosion protection on point.