Mitsubishi Mirage Brake Drum 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

Brake Drum Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Drum Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mitsubishi Mirage Brake Drum Replacement is $210 with $115 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1997 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.5L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$606.86	Shop/Dealer Price$713.58 - $979.74
1995 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.8L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$568.36	Shop/Dealer Price$676.12 - $943.07
1993 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.8L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$575.44	Shop/Dealer Price$684.97 - $957.22
1987 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.6L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$613.05	Shop/Dealer Price$727.81 - $1009.11
1986 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.5L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$613.05	Shop/Dealer Price$727.92 - $1009.30
1994 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.5L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$527.56	Shop/Dealer Price$625.12 - $861.46
1997 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.8L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$570.86	Shop/Dealer Price$677.29 - $943.24
2000 Mitsubishi MirageL4-1.8L	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$570.86	Shop/Dealer Price$678.19 - $944.80

Show example Mitsubishi Mirage Brake Drum Replacement prices

What are brake drums and how do they work?

A brake drum is a heavy, cast iron brake system part that looks like a shallow, several inches-high cylinder about 9 to 12 inches in diameter. The brake drum has a precisely machined surface all around the interior circumference, that the brake shoes make contact with when you apply the brakes, transmitting hydraulic pressure through the wheel cylinder. This forces the brake shoes outward against the interior of the brake drum, resulting in the friction that causes the car to slow. The brake drum is mounted over, and fully encloses, all of the rear brake components such as the wheel cylinder, springs and clips, brake shoes, and parking brake mechanism. The drum is commonly held to the wheel hub by the wheel and the lug nuts, but some configurations combine the drum with the wheel hub as one unit. Nowadays, a drum brake type system is only installed on the rear axle, if used at all, as 4 wheel disc type systems have become more common.

When to consider replacing brake drums:

Reduced braking effectiveness. If the brake drum is unevenly worn, scored or cracked, it will increase stopping distances. A cracked drum must be replaced outright but a worn drum can be restored on a brake lathe so long as enough metal material remains.
Pulsating brakes, pulling to one side, vibration or noise. If a brake drum is warped, is unevenly worn, or perhaps the brake shoes have worn down completely — creating metal-to-metal contact — you might detect pedal pulsation, the vehicle may pull to one side, or you might feel a vibration or hear a noise when you apply the brakes. The brake system will have to be inspected to pinpoint the exact problem.
Brake shoe replacement. Anytime the brake shoes are replaced, the drum must either be resurfaced or replaced outright. Installing new brake shoes on a used, unresurfaced drum will lead to poor results.
Loss of parking brake function. The parking brake locks the brake shoes against the brake drum. If the brake drum is cracked, the parking brake lever will pull up excessively and the car may still be able to roll. However, a more common circumstance is parking brake maladjustment or seizure of parking brake components. Repair of those problems will often require removal of the brake drum.

How do mechanics replace brake drums?

There are two options when it comes to brake drum service: outright replacement or resurfacing. In some cases, it is cheaper to replace the drum rather than refurbish it. In both cases though, the removal and installation procedure for the drum is the same.

Raise the vehicle and safely support it using steel jack stands.
Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove brake drum. Sometimes the brake drum has rusted to the wheel hub and removal of the drum will require a brake drum puller. In some cases, the wheel hub is integral to the brake drum, in which case the hub-bearing retaining bolt and the wheel bearing must be removed to replace the drum.
Measure the interior diameter of the machined surface in the drum with a brake drum micrometer or similar measuring tool. If sufficient metal exists to resurface the drum on a brake lathe, the mechanic will compare the cost of such restoration to the alternative: buying a new drum.
Prior to installing the resurfaced or new drum, the brake shoes, springs, wheel cylinder, parking brake mechanism, and backing plate are all inspected. All worn parts should be replaced. Generally, if drums have been replaced or resurfaced, new brake shoes should be installed. The worn shoes will cause irregular wear in the brake drum and reduce braking effectiveness.
The shoes are adjusted and the drum is installed. The wheel and tire assembly are installed and torqued in the proper sequence and the car is road tested to check the operation of the brakes.

Is it safe to drive with a brake drum problem?

No. Should there be a deficiency with the brake drums, stopping distances will not be as short as possible. In a panic stop, stopping just five or ten feet shorter could be the difference between no collision and a collision. Any deficiency in a vehicle’s braking system is a cause for concern and a potential safety issue. Have the brake drums inspected at your earliest convenience to determine if a problem exists and find out what must be done to fix it.

When replacing brake drums keep in mind:

With few exceptions, brake work on one end of an axle should be performed on both ends of the axle. Should a brake drum on one end of a front or rear axle be serviced, or brake shoes on one end are serviced, both sides of the axle should receive the same service. This helps to avoid problems, such as pulling, vibration, and so forth, once the vehicle is returned for use.
Brake drum systems use very powerful springs to keep the brake shoes in position. These springs are exposed to extreme heat. It is best practice to replace all springs whenever new shoes are installed. Should a spring unexpectedly break in the brake drum assembly, a mispositioned brake shoe could cause the brakes to grab and lock, which would pose a safety issue.
If the wheel hub and bearing are integral to the brake drum on your car, the mechanic may recommend replacement of the grease in the wheel bearings and inspection of the wheel bearings.
Since the arc of the brake shoes will not perfectly match with the arc of the drum when new, expect a bed-in period before maximum braking efficiency is achieved.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Mitsubishi mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mitsubishi owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(69)

Rating Summary

64

4

0

0

1

64

4

0

0

1

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Horus

11 years of experience

122 reviews

Horus

11 years of experience

by Erica

Mitsubishi Mirage L3-1.2L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Schertz, Texas

He finished the work early and efficiently. Since I planning to take my car in for an oil change after he was done, Horus offered the additional service of changing my oil with time to spare . I really appreciated the saving of my time.

Cesar

9 years of experience

292 reviews

Cesar

9 years of experience

by Darren

Mitsubishi Mirage L3-1.2L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Everett, Washington

Excellent service!

Corey

14 years of experience

24 reviews

Corey

14 years of experience

by Karen

Mitsubishi Mirage L4-1.8L - Starter - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Corey and his partner showed up on time.(actually early) which was great. The car was repaired quickly. I left a recommendation on your Facebook page. Thanks so much.!

Mark

11 years of experience

349 reviews

Mark

11 years of experience

by Justine

Mitsubishi Mirage L4-1.5L - Car is not starting - Sunnyvale, California

Amazing. Prompt. Kept in contact (I was working, so he was talking to my boyfriend as well as keeping me updated via phone calls). Problems FIXED. Car running. Great price. Informed me of any and every change in the estimate. Honest and hard working. I would not (and will not) hesitate to hire Mark again. Absolutely perfect service.

Excellent Rating

(69)

Rating Summary

64

4

0

0

1

64

4

0

0

1

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy a Good Quality Blind Spot Mirror

All All cars have blind spots – those areas beside and behind your car where you just can’t see. Even your car’s side view mirrors do little to help here. This can make driving on multi-lane roads more than a...

How to Renew Your Car Registration in Louisiana

For For residents of Louisiana, finding a way to drive on the roadways safely and legally is a top concern. Making sure that the vehicle you have is registered with the Louisiana DMV should be on the top of your...

How to Top Up Brake Fluid

Brake fluid creates pressure in the brake lines to help stop a car when the brake pedal is pressed. Maintain your brake fluid levels to stay safe.

Intermittently, car has high-pitched screeching in area of wheels

Hello. Your problem is likely due to abnormal wear on the pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement) or rotors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement). If there are grooves or pits in the pads or rotors a noise may develop but the noise may not always be present. There's...

Performance Restricted Warning and Check Engine Light - 2004 Jaguar XK8

Hello. The engine knock sensor is retarding the ignition timing to match what the lower octane fuel can support in terms of “timing advance.” There is nothing to worry about. The engine computer is just operating the engine so as...

How do I know which O2 sensor to change when it sets a code for o2 sensor? 2000 Jaguar S-type

Hi - the description for each Check Engine problem code contains the clues (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/o2-sensor-by-andrew-t_3) : for a given code - P1647 for example - the description is "Bank 2, Sensor 1". This means the first sensor in the exhaust system...

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