If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])
October 12, 2025
When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you can’t slow down and stop, you can’t drive safely.
While many vehicles use what are called disc brakes, there’s another type of brakes that are used on the rear wheels of vehicles that have something called drum brakes. Drum brakes were the original type that were invented in the early twentieth century. The term drum comes from the part of the brakes that is a housing connected to your wheel. Inside there are parts called brake shoes that press against the drum when you step on the pedal, and the friction slows and stops your vehicle.
Signs your brake shoes might need replacing are your rear brakes make noise when you step on the pedal and they vibrate when you brake. Another sign of bad brake shoes is that your hand brake stops working. If you notice one or both problems in your vehicle, it’s time to bring it in so a technician can inspect your brake system. It can be unsafe to drive a vehicle with worn out brake shoes.
There are two brake shoes in each brake, and since they both work each time you stop, when they need replacing, they should be done in pairs. When we replace your brake shoes, we will also inspect other components and parts of your brake system, including your emergency brake cable. We will also lubricate another part called the backing plate.
Let us keep your brakes operating as they were designed to. When it comes to safe driving, stopping is as important as going.
ABC Auto Works
127 E. Walled Lake Drive
Walled Lake, Michigan 48390
800-742-4511
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