When should I replace brake shoes on drum brakes?
Dec. 07, 2016
- Inconsistent brake pedal feel. If the rear brakes are drum brakes, the driver may feel vibrations under braking.
- Hand brake feels loose. If the hand brake requires a hard yank to keep the car from rolling off, chances are the brake shoes need replacing.
- Scraping noise while braking.
What pull the brake shoes away from the brake drums?
When the brakes are applied, brake fluid is forced under pressure from the master cylinder into the wheel cylinder, which in turn pushes the brake shoes into contact with the machined surface on the inside of the drum. When the pressure is released, return springs pull the shoes back to their rest position.
How many miles do drum brakes last?
about 200,000 miles
The brake drums on your car are built to last for about 200,000 miles. In some cases, the drums will wear out sooner due to worn out internal components that put more strain on the drum. As your brake drums begin to wear down, they will actually become smaller.
How much does it cost to adjust rear drum brakes?
The average cost for parking brake system adjust is between $55 and $70.
- Labor costs are estimated between $55 and $70.
- This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location.
- This range is an average across all vehicles on the road.
What is a big disadvantage of the drum brake?
Drum brake disadvantages Excessive heating can happen due to heavy braking, which then can cause the drum to distort, and thus cause vibration under braking. Under hard braking, the diameter of the drum increases slightly due to thermal expansion, the driver must press the brake pedal farther.
What are the 2 types of drum brakes?
There are three types of drum brakes depending on how the brake shoes are pressed on to the drums; leading/trailing shoe type, twin leading shoe type and duo-servo type.
When to replace the rear drum brake on a Toyota Corolla?
How to replace the rear drum brake shoes and springs on a 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla with picture illustrated instructions. This automotive “how-to” guide was specifically written to assist owners of the ninth generation (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008) Toyota Corolla in replacing the rear drum brake shoes and springs.
What to use to replace rear drum brake shoes?
Replace the rear wheels, spin on the lug nuts by hand to prevent them from becoming cross threaded, and tighten them down to about 100 ft lbs of torque. It would be best to use a torque wrench or an electric impact wrench with a torque stick to properly tighten the lug nuts.
Why does my Toyota Corolla make a noise when braking?
I have a Toyota Corolla with 78K miles and when braking, a squealing noise came from the back when braking at low speeds. So I figured it was worn brake shoes, I took it to the mechanic but he said both the front and back brakes are good.
Which is more worn down front or rear brakes?
Usually the rear brakes wear down quite a bit more slowly than the front brakes, however, the parking brake activates the rear brakes, so it is a good idea to make sure they aren’t too worn down. The following article details the process I went through to change the rear brake shoes and drums on a 2004 Toyota Corolla.