How do I know I need replacement Brake Shoes?
Drum brakes use brake shoes to provide the necessary fiction material to stop a vehicle. Unlike disc brake systems, drum brakes rely on springs to move the shoes away from the drum lining. Drum brakes always rely on either self (most common) or manual adjusters to keep the shoes the proper distance from the drum lining.
Over time the shoe material is worn away. The hardware that holds the brake shoes in place, and the springs that return the shoes the proper location also wear out over time and should be replaced with every set of shoes.
Signs of worn brake shoes:
- Grinding, squealing, or screeching sound
- Vibration or pulsation when applying brakes
- Having to press the pedal further to engage
- Grinding, squealing, or screeching sound
- Having to press the pedal further to engage
How much will it cost?
The typical cost for the testing and blend door actuator replacement is between $130-$440 for parts and labor. This price range is averaged across all passenger vehicles. The actual cost depends on your specific make, model and year. Depending on your specific vehicle, this cost may be lower or higher. This cost estimate is for the specific repair listed and doesn’t include additional, related items that may require repair.
What is included:
- Replacement of drums if needed
- Inspection of related components.
- Replacement of brake shoes
- Replacement of brake hardware.
Additional components requiring repair or replacement, may result in additional charges
How it works
Request a service:
Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.
Choose your service time:
Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online. We will confirm appointments and send reminders.
Get your vehicle repaired:
No waiting at the shop. Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you. All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.
What what need from you
A safe place to work on your vehicle:
No working on the side of busy roads, No working on unstable or steep surfaces. We do not perform repairs during severe weather.
Authorization from a property owner or management.
If you rent please ensure work can be performed where your vehicle is. If your repair work is being done in a parking lot or at your place of employment, please ensure you have permission to have work performed. We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.
Are you in our service area?
Our services are available, on site throughout Michigan. Odds are you live near one of the cities we provide service in. These are some of the common places we perform repair services.
- A
- Ada
- Allegan
- Allendale
- B
- Battle Creek
- Beechwood
- Belding
- Byron Center
- C
- Cascade
- Comstock Northwest
- Comstock Township
- Comstock Park
- Coopersville
- Cutlerville
- E
- East Grand Rapids
- F
- Forest Hills
- Fruitport
- G
- Georgetown Township
- Grand Haven
- Grand Rapids
- Grandville
- Greenville
- H
- Hastings
- Holland
- Hudsonville
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