Parking Brake Shoes Replacement Repair - Get an online auto repair estimate

RepairPal gives you independent and unbiased repair estimates, user
ratings and reviews, plus advice you can't get anywhere else.

It's easy, accurate, and FREE!

Find out what your auto repair should cost

Sometimes refered to as Parking Brake Shoes, Replace Parking Brake Shoes, Parking Brake Shoes Replace, Parking Brake Shoe Replace, Replace Parking Brake Shoe, Parking Brake Shoe

Motor vehicles have two separate brake systems. One stops or slows down the vehicle when the brake pedal is applied; the second is operated mechanically by the driver when the car is stationary or parked.

The parking brake system may mechanically apply the brake shoes of the conventional brake system, or it may operate a set of parking brake shoes. These shoes are located in a brake drum and are integrally cast in the center of the brake rotor. The brake rotor is attached to the wheel. When the parking brake is applied, the vehicle is mechanically prevented from moving.

The parking brake is applied by manually pulling a lever or depressing a parking brake pedal inside the vehicle. The parking brake should be disengaged before putting the vehicle in gear.

To replace the parking brake shoes, the rear wheels, rear brake calipers, and brake rotors must be removed. The parking brake shoes are replaced, all related brake components are reassembled, and finally, the parking brake is adjusted.

Brake shoes wear out over time and should be inspected periodically. Brake performance will be compromised if the brake shoes become contaminated with brake fluid or oil due to leaky seals or wheel cylinders.