That was my experience with rear shoes in the 10+ years I owned my Vanagon Syncro.

I never did understand the metalic front pad issue.  Seems to me I'd rather replace pads than rotors.

Lynnda
(Vanagonless w/some accessories)

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George Hahn wrote:

> The discussion has been about front brakes, I suppose because that's
> where most of the action and maintenance is... but can someone comment
> about rear brakes.  I realize those shoes don't do much of the work but
> (mine at least) seem to wear very very slowly.  Is it normal to get 3 or
> 4 times the wear (miles) out of the shoes vs the front pads?  Thanks.
>
> Geo Hahn
> 84 Westy