GMC C1500 Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

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.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement Service

How much does a Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC C1500 Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement is $183 with $88 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1989 GMC C1500V6-4.3L	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$499.17	Shop/Dealer Price$605.22 - $900.85
1994 GMC C1500V8-6.5L Turbo Diesel	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$305.71	Shop/Dealer Price$365.66 - $518.47
1996 GMC C1500V6-4.3L	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$502.27	Shop/Dealer Price$611.36 - $911.58
1997 GMC C1500V8-6.5L Turbo Diesel	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$305.71	Shop/Dealer Price$365.63 - $518.42
1985 GMC C1500V8-5.7L	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$292.59	Shop/Dealer Price$352.02 - $507.75
1990 GMC C1500V6-4.3L	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$483.27	Shop/Dealer Price$590.36 - $889.08
1999 GMC C1500V8-5.7L	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$626.09	Shop/Dealer Price$732.73 - $979.27
1991 GMC C1500V8-5.0L	Service typeEmergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement	Estimate$279.83	Shop/Dealer Price$335.04 - $477.62

Show example GMC C1500 Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement prices

What is the Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe all about?

The job of the parking brake shoes is to hold the car in place (prevent the car from rolling) when you use the parking or emergency brake. Parking brake shoes are installed on cars that have rear rotors (also known as rear disc brakes). Most new cars (made after 1999) have rotors at the rear wheels. In the older cars that have drums at the rear wheels, the brake shoes inside the rear drums act as the parking brake shoes.

Keep in mind:

Parking brake shoes only exist on vehicles with rear rotors.
The thickness of the brake shoe will let the mechanic know if it needs replacing.
Sometimes a parking brake shoe will have debris or contamination; if this is cleaned off, the shoe may not need replacing.

How it's done:

Inspect parking brake shoes by removing the rear rotors.
If the thickness is less than 30% of the original, install new shoes.
Clean and adjust if necessary.
Confirm operation of the hand brake.

Our recommendation:

Parking brake shoes are the most overlooked part of the brake system. A mechanic should inspect the parking brake shoes while performing a brake service (changing the rear brake pads or rotors). If the shoes are in good condition, the mechanic should clean and adjust the shoes. If you notice a change in the way parking brake lever feels (easier or harder to pull), or if the car rolls after putting the parking brakes, you should immediately get it inspected and replaced.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Emergency / Parking Brake Shoe?

Parking brake does not hold the car.
Parking brake does not work.
Parking brake does not release.

How important is this service?

When you engage the parking brake, the parking brake shoes hold the car in place by clamping against the rear brake rotors. These shoes assure that the wheels cannot turn, and your car cannot roll. As the parking brake shoes wear out, they become thinner, and cannot apply as much pressure to the rotors, making them much less effective and putting your car at risk of moving out of its parked position.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert GMC mechanics

Real customer reviews from GMC owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(97)

Rating Summary

92

4

0

1

0

92

4

0

1

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Deward

17 years of experience

62 reviews

Deward

17 years of experience

by Patrick

GMC C1500 V8-5.7L - Car is not starting - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Mr. Deward was awesome! Knew what he was talking about and he was professional & fast.

Paul

25 years of experience

261 reviews

Paul

25 years of experience

by Wes

GMC C1500 V8-5.0L - Cooling System Flush - Las Vegas, Nevada

Paul was waiting for me at my house as soon as I got home from work. As soon as Paul was waitng for me at my home when I left work. I parked my truck and he jumped up and got right into flushing my cooling system! Had heat within 25 minutes! He is very knowledgeable about the job he is a pleasure to talk to. He described what he was doing step-by-step and helped me understand what was going on. I would definitely want Paul for any future issues I might have with our vehicles.

Mario

20 years of experience

110 reviews

Mario

20 years of experience

by Frank

GMC C1500 V8-5.0L - Mechanic Consultation - San Diego, California

Luis

4 years of experience

135 reviews

Luis

4 years of experience

by Darryl

GMC C1500 V6-4.3L - Fuel Pump - Richmond, Virginia

Very professional and personal 

Excellent Rating

(97)

Rating Summary

92

4

0

1

0

92

4

0

1

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy a Good Quality Dog Crate for Road Trips

Heading Heading out in the car for a road trip is an exciting and fun event, but if you’re taking your dog along with you, then a good quality dog crate is in order. A dog crate ensures that your...

P0024 OBD-II Trouble Code: Camshaft Position B - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0024 code definition Camshaft Position B - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2) What the P0024 code means P0024 is the OBD-II...

How to Fix a Car Horn

You’re on your way to work and all of a sudden - a driver on his cellphone pulls out in...

Okay, my car is sputtering while driving and then jerks. Then after about 10 to 20 miles it cuts off when I come to a complete stop.

Sounds like the fuel system is being interrupted when you are driving. Check the following: There could be a clogged fuel filter. If enough particles accumulate in the fuel filter the pressure at the fuel rail can get low enough...

Hyundai sonata 2007 or honda accord 2005 both v6

In evaluating the wisdom of buying a particular model of car (used or new), consult the database of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA (http://www.safercar.gov). The NHTSA database contains model year specific consumer complaints, official recalls and factory service...

My 2010 gmc sierra has been leaking oil pretty heavily I was trying to wait to get my tax return to have it looked at and on the way home yesterday the stabilatrak and abs lights came on and engine felt like it was shaking now I can't get it to start back right away and when it does it idles very very rough

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