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How much does Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear) cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear) pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD$188$73.52$113.987%$202.52
2009 Saab 9-7x$197$73.52$123.487%$213.27
2007 Nissan Xterra$169$73.52$94.996%$181.02
2008 Mercedes-Benz B200$143$47.75$94.998%$155.25
2016 BMW X3$213$118.09$94.995%$225.59
2015 Porsche Boxster$203$89.28$113.986%$218.28

Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear) Service

What are the Brake Shoes (Rear) all about?

Brake shoes are found only at the rear wheels in cars with a drum brake system. When you step on the brake pedal, brake shoes press against the brake drums to cause friction that slows down the car. Brake shoes usually last twice as long as brake pads.

Keep in mind:

  • Both brake shoes should be replaced at the same time.
  • Damaged brake drums and leaky wheel cylinders can sometimes cause damage to brake shoes, so those elements may need replacing as well.

How it's done:

  • Inspect brake shoes for contamination and thickness.
  • Replace brake shoes if faulty.
  • Adjust the brakes.
  • Inspect springs, backing plate, brake cylinders, brake drums, and emergency brake cable.
  • Lubricate the backing plate.
  • Perform basic safety inspection, including test drive.

Our recommendation:

It is a good idea to get the brake shoes inspected and measured once a year. To inspect brake shoes, the mechanic will usually have to take the tires off. If you are getting a brake service, and if the brake shoes are still good, just have them cleaned and adjusted. Get your brake system inspected if the brake warning light is on. If the shoes need replacing, we highly recommend ceramic brake shoes.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Brake Shoes (Rear)?

  • Noise from rear brakes.
  • Hand brake does not hold.
  • Car shakes upon braking.

How important is this service?

All services associated with proper function of your brakes are important. In addition to safety issues, ignoring small repairs can quickly lead to more serious (and more expensive) problems.


Recent Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear) reviews

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William

34 years of experience
523 reviews
William
34 years of experience
Chevrolet Camaro L6-4.1L - Brake Shoes (Rear) - Sun City West, Arizona
William always comes thru with his quality work that is why I would use him again. He was able to replace my rear brakes on my Chevy. No glitches there, job well done ,

Manuel

32 years of experience
579 reviews
Manuel
32 years of experience
Nissan Sentra L4-1.8L - Brake Shoes (Rear) - Yorba Linda, California
Shows up on time. great service. with an engine warning light on had an opportunity to sell me things i didnt need instead was honest. highly recommend Manuel

Larry

16 years of experience
116 reviews
Larry
16 years of experience
GMC K2500 V8-7.4L - Brake Shoes (Rear) - Columbus, Ohio
Larry is very knowledgeable. He gets the job done and walks you through the repairs. Larry came and fixed faulty work completed by a different yourmechanic.com mechanic no longer with them. Larry is the only mechanic of this company in Columbus. He showed me the parts and the work completed unlike the last mechanic that charged me but did not complete the work properly. Don't hesitate to work with Larry. He even checks to make sure everything works.

Joseph

13 years of experience
42 reviews
Joseph
13 years of experience
Scion xB L4-1.5L - Brake Shoes (Rear) - Tacoma, Washington
Joe knows his stuff. Very personable. Very respectful of the property. I would highly recommend Joe for any job.

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