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Drum brakes are enclosed, so worn shoes stay invisible until the handbrake pulls up too far or the rear starts scraping.
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Typical Duration 2 hours
Diagnostic Required Yes
We remove the drums, inspect and measure them, check the wheel cylinders for leaks, fit new shoes, adjust them correctly and set the handbrake travel.
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The Most Trusted Mobile Brake Shoes Replacement
Many bakkies and smaller cars still use drum brakes at the rear, with brake shoes instead of pads. Worn shoes show up as a handbrake that pulls up too far, a scraping noise from the rear, or poor braking balance.
Why Choose Our Mobile Brake Shoes Replacement Services?
Drum brakes are enclosed, so the wear is invisible until the shoes are down to the rivets and scoring the drum. Because the handbrake usually works through the same shoes, worn shoes also mean an ineffective parking brake on a hill.
Why We’re the Best Choice for Mobile Brake Shoes Replacement
We inspect the drums for scoring and measure their internal diameter while the shoes are off, and check the wheel cylinders for leaks, since a weeping cylinder contaminates new shoes quickly. The shoes are adjusted correctly and the handbrake travel set before handover.
Why It Matters
Drum brakes are enclosed, so shoe wear stays invisible until the linings are down to the rivets and scoring the drum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between brake shoes and brake pads?
Brake pads squeeze against a flat disc, while brake shoes press outward against the inside of a drum. Drum brakes with shoes are still used on the rear of many bakkies and smaller cars because they are simple and work well as a parking brake. - How do I know if my brake shoes are worn?
The common signs are a handbrake that pulls up much further than it used to, a scraping or grinding noise from the rear, and weaker braking from the back of the car. Because drum brakes are enclosed, wear is not visible without removing the drum. - How long do brake shoes last?
Rear brake shoes often last well over 100,000 kilometres because they do less braking work. They are more commonly replaced because of contamination from a leaking wheel cylinder or because the drum has worn oval. - Do the drums need replacing at the same time?
Only if they are scored, cracked, or worn beyond their maximum internal diameter. A drum in good condition can be reused with new shoes, and it is measured rather than judged by appearance. - Why does one side of my drum brakes wear faster?
Uneven wear usually means a seized wheel cylinder, a sticking handbrake cable on that side, or a broken return spring. Contamination from a leaking wheel cylinder also ruins the shoes on one side only.