Kia Forte5 Adjust Drum Brakes 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

(14)

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

(14)

Adjust Drum Brakes Service

How much does a Adjust Drum Brakes cost?

On average, the cost for a Kia Forte5 Adjust Drum Brakes is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 Kia Forte5L4-2.4LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2014 Kia Forte5L4-1.6L TurboService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2015 Kia Forte5L4-2.0LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2017 Kia Forte5L4-2.0LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2017 Kia Forte5L4-1.6L TurboService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2022 Kia Forte5L4-2.0LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2012 Kia Forte5L4-2.0LService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2022 Kia Forte5L4-1.6L TurboService typeAdjust Drum BrakesEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Kia Forte5 Adjust Drum Brakes prices

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.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Kia mechanics

Real customer reviews from Kia owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(14)

Rating Summary
14
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0

Malcolm

12 years of experience
7 reviews
Malcolm
12 years of experience
Kia Forte5 L4-2.0L - Windshield Wiper Blade - Plainfield, New Jersey
Malcolm’s professionalism and enthusiasm to get to the root of the issue promptly exceeded my expectations. This type of professionalism and commitment to the highest level of customer’s satisfaction has to be acknowledged. Having in mind such a pleasant experience with Malcolm it is my pleasure to do business with this company.

Luis

18 years of experience
325 reviews
Luis
18 years of experience
Kia Forte5 L4-2.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Plainfield, New Jersey
Luis was on time and very professional. Explained every detail and gave me the resolution to the issue. Love this service second time and I always receive great service!

Mazyar

8 years of experience
481 reviews
Mazyar
8 years of experience
Kia Forte5 L4-2.0L - Evaporation Vent Solenoid - Atlanta, Georgia
I am so Pleased !!! Mazyar sent me a text message the day before, which I appreciate. He let me know that he will be ready to service my car in the morning. He arrived exactly on time, which was wonderful !!! I really like prompt people, cause I am prompt also. He repaired my car very quickly, and let me know other issues that need to be addressed. I have a Jeep and a Kia , and I will definitely call on Mazyar for service on both cars. He's a Great Mechanic !!!!!

Levi

9 years of experience
59 reviews
Levi
9 years of experience
Kia Forte5 L4-2.0L - Battery - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Very nice, efficient and communicative.

Excellent Rating

(14)

Rating Summary
14
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
Number of Kia Forte5 services completed
154+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Kia MECHANICS
1000+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI
It It might look just like the regular Passat, but the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI is the kind of practical sedan that even the most hardcore car enthusiasts can get excited about. Why? While it looks like a mid-size family...
How Long Does an Oil Cooler Adapter Gasket Last?
There There are a number of gaskets on an engine and each of them performs a specific purpose. For most car owners, their gaskets are not something that they think about until one of them begins to malfunction. Most of...
How to Get Honda Dealership Certified
Honda car dealerships offer automotive technician jobs to mechanics who are certified through the many training programs available.

Battery and starter problems, car won't start even after replacing battery and starter.

I would check the fuses for the starter relay. You may have a blown fuse for the starter. I would have YourMechanic come and diagnose the starting problem further (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection).

Gas gauge stays at full was fine until I replaced the fuel pump/sending unit

Since you took the fuel pump and sender from another vehicle then it most likely needs a new fuel sending unit. The sending unit is most likely corroded from sitting in an empty tank for who knows how long. You...

Does the Chrysler 4.0 V6 have a timing belt that must be changed?

Hi Stephen. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The 4.0-liter V6 engine has a timing belt that needs to be changed every 100,000 miles.

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