Dodge Monaco Parking Brake Drum Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(9,483)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(9,483)

Parking Brake Drum Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Drum Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Dodge Monaco Parking Brake Drum Replacement is $909 with $48 for parts and $861 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Dodge MonacoV6-3.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$1128.40Shop/Dealer Price$1125.85 - $1177.91
1992 Dodge MonacoV6-3.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$1128.40Shop/Dealer Price$1137.77 - $1198.77
1991 Dodge MonacoV6-3.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$1039.90Shop/Dealer Price$1048.43 - $1108.80
Show example Dodge Monaco Parking Brake Drum Replacement prices

What is the Parking Brake Drum all about?

Your primary braking system is an essential component of your vehicle. However, there’s a second braking system that’s just as important, although not as obvious. Your parking brake is responsible for keeping your car safely in one spot when you’re parked on a grade, and for ensuring that the weight of the car doesn’t rest on the transmission.

The parking brake is activated by either pulling a lever or pushing an auxiliary brake pedal, which pulls a cable that runs beneath the car from the cabin to the rear wheels. This cable then pulls on the actuator within the parking brake drum, forcing the shoes apart and holding your vehicle in place.

In a disc-brake setup, the drum is built into the back of the rear brake discs. In a drum-brake system, the parking brake uses the existing drums and shoes in the rear. Over time and through normal use, the parking brake components wear. The shoes will wear out well before the drum, but the drum can suffer damage before that happens.

Keep in mind:

  • Parking brake drum condition can be assessed during brake system inspections.
  • Drum resurfacing is a normal part of vehicle maintenance and should be done regularly.
  • Shoe replacement is not required as frequently as pad replacement because it undergoes inspection during regular maintenance.
  • Driving with your parking brake engaged will quickly reduce the lifespan of both the shoes and the parking brake drum.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands and the rear wheels are removed
  • The defective parking brake drums are removed
  • The new parking brake drums are installed
  • The wheels are reinstalled and the vehicle is removed from jack stands
  • The vehicle is tested and checked for parking brake operation

Our recommendation:

While the parking brake actuation system is separate from your primary braking system, they’re both tied together. Brake wear (both shoe and parking brake drum) is normal and must be rectified with regular maintenance, including resurfacing and shoe replacement. Have your vehicle maintained by our expert mechanics, who are capable of inspecting your brakes and providing advice on maintenance intervals for your parking brake drum.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Drum?

  • Weak braking action
  • Damaged drum
  • Parking brake doesn’t hold fast when engaged

How important is this service?

While parking brake drums will last for a very long time, they can be damaged in accidents and by driving with the parking brake engaged. If you suspect that your parking brake drum needs to be resurfaced, the shoes need to be replaced, or that there is damage to the drum, have the drum inspected and repaired immediately.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Dodge mechanics

Real customer reviews from Dodge owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(9,483)

Rating Summary
8,915
309
57
46
156
8,915
309
57
46
156

Chris

21 years of experience
448 reviews
Chris
21 years of experience
Dodge Monaco V8-5.2L - Car is not starting - Hillsboro, Oregon
Came well on time, was very transparent with how the appointment would go, and managed to figure out things I wasn't much help on (like where the hood release is). He made sure I had the information I needed before he left, and went above and beyond with making sure we'd have the right part to replace since I have a 1977 vehicle. I highly recommend Chris.

Tabitha

18 years of experience
379 reviews
Tabitha
18 years of experience
Dodge Charger V6-3.6L - Engine is misfiring - San Diego, California
Fast work

Jose

18 years of experience
433 reviews
Jose
18 years of experience
Dodge Durango V8-4.7L - Window Motor / Regulator Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Beaverton, Oregon
Jose was great. Very informative, and did a great job explaining options. I definitely will use him in the future.

Jason

33 years of experience
617 reviews
Jason
33 years of experience
Dodge Dakota V6-3.9L - Water Pump Replacement - San Mateo, California
Jason was great!!! Thank you so much!!

Excellent Rating

(9,483)

Rating Summary
8,915
309
57
46
156
8,915
309
57
46
156
Number of Dodge services completed
104313+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Dodge MECHANICS
1400+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Subaru Outback
One One of the original sport wagons, the Subaru Outback has enjoyed a high level of popularity over the years, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon. While other manufacturers are trying to create crossover SUVs...
How Filters Keep Your Car Clean Under the Hood
Your Your car has three different types of filters that work to keep the contaminants, debris, and impurities out of the fuel system, engine air supply system and car cabin air supply. They are the oil filter, air filter, and...
How to Prepare for the Ohio Driver’s Written Test
Like Like many, you are very excited about finally getting out on the road and driving. It’s a form of freedom unlike any other. However, driving is a privilege, and you need to be responsible and knowledgeable behind the wheel....

Ignition Coil 5 is bad

Ignition coils can be a very tricky component to diagnose and there is virtually no way to tell when one may or may not fail without pulling one apart and doing extensive testing. Often times when they fail, it can...

Vehicle won't start after I switched the ECM.

Hi there. First check the battery cables and make sure that they are clean and tight. Then check all of the sensors and make sure that all of them are connected. Then check the ECM and make sure that the...

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com