Rear Brake Shoes | Honda CB360 / CL360 / CJ360
Forty-plus years on the bike and the friction lining starts cracking loose from the steel shoe body, so you lose stopping power before the wear indicator ever moves. These OEM-style replacement shoes restore the rear drum brake on the CB360, CL360, and CJ360.
Why You Need This
If your bike still wears its factory shoes, the friction lining is probably starting to separate from the metal after four decades. You'll feel it as weak braking, a glazed surface that won't bite, and a rear pedal that needs more and more travel to do its job.
Look for the "HM" mark cast into the body of your old shoes. That stamp means Honda Motors original, and if you see it you're running 40-plus-year-old parts. Brake shoes make our short list of the top five things to change on a vintage Honda.
We stock these in two grades. Premium is an organic friction material for a stock-feeling rebuild; Service is a semi-metallic compound for stronger stopping power. Pick the one that matches how you ride at checkout.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|
| Replaces OEM Part | 45133-240-000, 43120-KG4-006, 43120-KG4-000, 43120-KG4-003, 43120-286-000, 43120-943-680 |
| Fits Models | CB360G (1974), CB360T (1975-1976), CL360 K0-K1 (1974-1975), CJ360T (1976-1977) |
| Friction Material | Premium Grade: organic / Service Grade: semi-metallic |
| Rear Drum Diameter | 160 mm (6.30 in) |
| Sold As | Set (fits one wheel) — select Premium or Service Grade at checkout |
Model-Specific Notes
- CB360G / CB360T: These came with a disc front brake. These shoes are for the rear drum; for the front you need CB360 front disc pads.
- CL360 / CJ360: These use a drum front brake, which takes a different shoe — see our CL360 / CJ360 front drum shoes.
- CB350 / CL350 / SL350: The 350 twins use the same rear brake. If that's your bike, order our CB350-family rear shoes for cleaner fitment.
- Does NOT fit the larger rear drum on the CB450 / CL450 / CB500T / CB500K / CB550 — those take a different, bigger shoe.
Installation
Difficulty: Intermediate
Tools needed: Brake cleaner, brake grease, sandpaper or a wire brush, new cotter pins, gloves, eye protection.
- Pull the rear wheel and separate the brake panel from the hub. Check for the "HM" stamp to confirm you're replacing the originals.
- Pull the cotter pin from the anchor pin, expand the old shoes by hand, and lift them off together with their springs.
- Sand the inside of the drum to break the glaze, then wipe it down with brake cleaner.
- Put a light coat of brake grease on the cam and the shoe pivot points. Keep it off the friction surface — grease there ruins braking.
- Fit the new shoes, install fresh cotter pins, and spread the legs.
- Reassemble the wheel and adjust the rear brake pedal free play so the brake grabs cleanly without dragging.
If grease touches the friction surface, spray it down with brake cleaner and wipe it clean. Any contamination kills braking.
Brake dust safety: wear gloves and eye protection, and don't breathe the dust off the old shoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sets do I need?
One set covers the rear wheel. If you're also doing the front drum on a CL360 or CJ360, that's a separate front shoe set.
Should I get Premium or Service Grade?
Premium is an organic friction material, which is what most riders want for a stock-feeling rebuild. Service is a semi-metallic compound with stronger stopping power if you ride harder or want shorter rear stops. Both are a direct fit; the choice is just feel.
Will these fit my CB350?
The CB350 and CB360 families share the same rear brake, so the shoe is the same. If you have a CB350, CL350, or SL350, order our CB350-family rear shoes — same part, titled for your bike so the fitment is clear.
Will these work on a CB450 or CB500T?
No. The CB450, CL450, and CB500T use a larger rear drum with a different shoe. These fit the smaller CB350 and CB360 rear brake only.
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Last updated: July 2026
