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Parking Brake Drum Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Drum Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercury Tracer Parking Brake Drum Replacement is $384 with $48 for parts and $336 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1994 Mercury TracerL4-1.9LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$495.93Shop/Dealer Price$546.80 - $638.94
1997 Mercury TracerL4-2.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$431.93Shop/Dealer Price$482.86 - $575.04
1995 Mercury TracerL4-1.8LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$431.93Shop/Dealer Price$482.85 - $575.03
1994 Mercury TracerL4-1.8LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$431.93Shop/Dealer Price$482.78 - $574.90
1999 Mercury TracerL4-2.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$431.93Shop/Dealer Price$482.91 - $575.12
1998 Mercury TracerL4-2.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$431.93Shop/Dealer Price$482.85 - $575.03
1987 Mercury TracerL4-1.6LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$495.93Shop/Dealer Price$538.74 - $624.82
1991 Mercury TracerL4-1.8LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$495.93Shop/Dealer Price$539.93 - $626.91
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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.

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Mercury Tracer L4-1.9L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension System - Cape Coral, Florida
This was by far the best customer service experience that I have ever dealt with he was very professional very informative I actually ended up getting the wrong part for my car and he went the extra mile to search for the right part when he couldn't find the right part he had it ordered in and he even opened up his availability for me to work with my schedule and to have my car fixed before I make a road trip to make sure that my car is safe he even took it on a test drive and he gave me very good pointers on what else my car would need he was very very helpful I would refer him to anybody great job Zach your awsome keep up the great work

Kyle

14 years of experience
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Kyle
14 years of experience
Mercury Tracer L4-2.0L - Spark Plugs - Dallas, Texas
Kyle was very professional, willing to go above and beyond to complete the job. He even found a loose wire that was part of the problem. He also found that some wires had been switched up. He could have just completed the job and left, but he took the extra step. Kyle is a good worker and very respectful.

Anthony

26 years of experience
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26 years of experience
Mercury Tracer L4-1.9L - Car is not starting Inspection - Houston, Texas
Anthony came in a very timely fashion. He was very patient and did the best that he could. Very friendly and goes the extra mile to help you.

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Anthony was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly.

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