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How much does a Adjust Drum Brakes cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC Sonoma Adjust Drum Brakes is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1998 GMC SonomaL4-2.2LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1998 GMC SonomaV6-4.3LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1992 GMC SonomaL4-2.5LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1991 GMC SonomaV6-2.8LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1995 GMC SonomaV6-4.3LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$170.98Shop/Dealer Price$189.04 - $202.59
1996 GMC SonomaV6-4.3LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1995 GMC SonomaL4-2.2LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$179.98Shop/Dealer Price$197.77 - $211.11
1997 GMC SonomaV6-4.3LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
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What are drum brakes all about?

In older vehicles (usually ones manufactured before 1999), the rear brakes are drum brakes. The drum is a large medal cylindrical housing with brake shoes attached to it. When you press on the brake pedal, brake fluid helps the brake shoe apply pressure to the brake drum, which slows down your vehicle. Over time, the brake drum will wear thin, as constant friction with the brake shoe wears the drum away. When this happens the drum brakes will need to be adjusted to keep them close to the shoe, so that braking is still efficient.

Keep in mind:

  • Some drum brakes systems adjust automatically.
  • When adjusting the drum brakes it’s important to check the wear and tear on both the drums and the brake shoes, to see when both will need to be replaced.

How it's done:

  • Adjust the rear drum brakes

Our recommendation:

Your entire braking system should be routinely serviced. Each component of your system, including the drum brakes, should be examined during tuneups and servicing, and you should schedule regular inspections for the braking system. The braking system is the most critical safety feature on your vehicle, so you should not postpone brake-related services.

What is a common symptom indicating you need to adjust the drum brakes?

  • Softer brake pedal

How important is this service?

Older cars rely on drum brakes for the rear wheels. Drum brakes are a large, metal cylindrical housing on each wheel that are necessary to help your vehicle slow down or stop. Attached to the drum brakes are the brake shoes. When you deploy the brake pedal, brake fluid runs to the brake shoes, and helps them apply pressure to the brake drums. The friction between the drums and the shoes slows down your vehicle. This constant friction makes the drum brakes thinner over time, as the surface layer of the drum keeps wearing off. As the drums become thinner, the space between them and the shoes grows. This distance means that the shoes do not come into as strong of contact with the drums as they normally do, and the braking system will be less efficient than normal.

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Robert

32 years of experience
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Robert
32 years of experience
GMC Sonoma L4-2.2L - Spark Plugs - Milpitas, California
This is the 2nd time Robert fix my truck;He found the problem give me tips to keep my truck in good shape;As usual he got on time ( actually early :I'd really appreciate that!!) seem to me very knowledgeable;I highly recommend RObert to my neighbors at the Mobile Home Park

Matthew

12 years of experience
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Matthew
12 years of experience
GMC Sonoma V6-4.3L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Avon, Indiana
Arrived early and thourough with inspection. Great customer service.

Ronnie

30 years of experience
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Ronnie
30 years of experience
GMC Sonoma V6-4.3L - Starter - Nashville, Tennessee
Ronnie was great

David

21 years of experience
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David
21 years of experience
GMC Sonoma V6-4.3L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Littleton, Colorado
While David was an hour late for the appointment, it was unavoidable and he called twice to update me on his arrival time. Upon arrival he went right to work on diagnosing the problems with my vehicle. He told me I needed new brake pads and the rotors turned but because my vehicle was older and I seldom drove it and then for short distances at low speeds, I didn't really need to spend the extra money on turning the rotors. He also diagnosed why the engine light was on as a minor sensor problem that didn't affect the functioning or safety of the vehicle. He gave me the pricing for repair but said it just wasn't something I needed to spend money on if I didn't want to. Having a mechanic tell me what I didn't need to spend money on instead of trying to squeeze every dime out of me is a new experience. It was like having a buddy who's an ace mechanic stop by and fix my car in his spare time. On top of all this, he discounted an hour plus another $20 for being late, so I ended up paying almost $80 less than the on-line estimate I received. Try finding a garage that would do that.

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