Drum Brake Shoes
- Motorcraft®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Motorcraft®. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality and fit but cost less than at the...Exceed Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) specificationsFeature comprehensive use of shims, slots and chamfers to reduce noise$29.79 - $125.65
- DuraGo®Brake DrumBrake Drums by DuraGo®. Get maximum stopping power, reduced noise, and smooth, vibration-free braking performance with Pronto brake drums. They're precision balanced, fully machined, and ready to install. Each drum is manufactured by...Designed to help enhance your braking experienceGreat for use by professional installers and automotive enthusiasts$13.03 - $166.20
- DIY Solutions®Drum Brake KitDrum Brake Kit by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes to quality, reliability and...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$83.18 - $290.65
- DIY Solutions®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes to quality,...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$10.72 - $149.89$11.17 - $149.89Save up to 8%
- Beck Arnley®TRUE Metal™ Premium Brake DrumTRUE Metal™ Premium Brake Drum by Beck Arnley®. Beck Arnley parts meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit and function. Brand's product specialists worl with a network of global sourcing partners so you can install the...Matches OE form, fit and functionDirectional finish optimizes break-in and shoe seating$31.90 - $108.89
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake ShoesGenuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Shoes by ACDelco®. When you need high-quality stopping power for your GM vehicle, rely on ACDelco GM Original Equipment Pads and Shoes. Built to meet stringent FMVSS guidelines, ACDelco Brake Pads and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$43.69 - $375.57
- Motorcraft®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Motorcraft®. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality and fit but cost...Direct OEM replacementMeet strict Ford Motor Company standards$24.74 - $131.12
- R1 Concepts®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by R1 Concepts®. R1 Concepts drum brake wheel cylinder are manufactured to the standards of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and are guaranteed to meet or exceed the OEM's strict standards for...Vehicle specific design which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for exact fitment and equal or improved performanceManufactured with high quality materials which guarantees appropriate weight and strength$8.95 - $43.03
- Beck Arnley®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Beck Arnley®. For one hundred years, Beck Arnley has been providing premium OE quality parts for vehicles. Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning to import vehicles in the 1950's, brand...Perfect fit and function is guaranteedMade from the same gauge material as your original part$8.33 - $44.76
- Advics®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Advics®. This product will provide quick response for safe, smooth braking while resisting corrosion for durability and long service life. The cylinder is an OEM design that fits vehicle specific...Quick-response OEM design for consistent and reliable braking performanceAnodizing and "Kanizen" plating of cylinder bodies strengthens surface for smooth operation of the piston and high corrosion resistance$13.96 - $29.33
- TRQ®Brake Drum SetBrake Drum Set by TRQ®. 2 Piece. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Developed to comply with rigorous quality standardsExceptional quality at a budget-friendly price$57.95 - $109.56$66.95 - $112.95Save 3%
- TRQ®Drum Brake Kit with Hub AssembliesDrum Brake Kit with Hub Assemblies by TRQ®. Perfect for completing a brake job without spending a fortune, this top-notch TRQ drum brake kit with hub assemblies is right what you need to restore the efficient operation of your brake...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$139.63 - $179.95
- TRQ®Drum Brake ShoeDrum Brake Shoe by TRQ®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$34.87 - $39.72$35.95 - $40.95Save 3%
- TRQ®Drum Brake Shoe and Drum KitDrum Brake Shoe and Drum Kit by TRQ®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$83.47 - $182.31$86.95 - $187.95Save up to 4%
- ACDelco®Advantage Brake DrumAdvantage Brake Drum by ACDelco®. ACDelco Silver (Advantage) Brake Drums are constructed with G3000 material for maximum service life. They are validated for balance to provide optimum braking performance. Chamfer angle, vane...No machining required – ready to be installed right out of the boxRust-preventative coating$33.65 - $78.26
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Brake DrumGM Original Equipment™ Brake Drum by ACDelco®. GM Original Equipment Brake Drums are cylinder shaped bowls where the wheel cylinder presses the brake shoes outward against the inside of the drum. Drums are typically found on older...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$57.00 - $142.33
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Brake Wheel CylinderGM Original Equipment™ Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$30.29 - $69.46
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Brake DrumGenuine GM Parts™ Brake Drum by ACDelco®. GM Original Equipment Brake Drums are cylinder shaped bowls where the wheel cylinder presses the brake shoes outward against the inside of the drum. Drums are typically found on older vehicles...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$123.83 - $268.43
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Wheel CylinderGenuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$16.85 - $140.33
- ACDelco®Gold Drum Brake ShoeGold Drum Brake Shoe by ACDelco®. Riveted Drum Brake Shoe Set. ACDelco (Professional) Gold Riveted Brake Shoes are the high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. Engineered with a premium dipped coating to help resist...Quality validated for proper metallurgy and correct brake plate thicknessNon-directional brake surface finish for consistent braking$35.39 - $39.33
- ACDelco®Gold DuraStop Brake DrumGold DuraStop Brake Drum by ACDelco®. ACDelco Gold DuraStop® Bonded Brake Shoes are high-quality replacements for worn factory brakes. Chamfered, slotted and shimmed, they are designed to match the Original Equipment part in fit,...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$56.59 - $390.58
- ACDelco®Gold DuraStop™ Drum Brake Wheel CylinderGold DuraStop™ Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Engineered to exacting tolerances for outstanding performanceBuilt to fit most cars on the road today$25.24 - $39.67
- ACDelco®Gold™ DuraStop Drum Brake Shoe SetGold™ DuraStop Drum Brake Shoe Set by ACDelco®. ACDelco Gold DuraStop® Bonded Brake Shoes are high-quality replacements for worn factory brakes. Chamfered, slotted and shimmed, they are designed to match the Original Equipment...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$87.34 - $251.67
- ACDelco®Professional™ Durastop Brake DrumProfessional™ Durastop Brake Drum by ACDelco®. ACDelco Gold (Professional) Brake Drums are constructed with G3000 SAE qualified material for structural integrity and maximum service life. They are tested to ISO/TS 16949 quality system...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$78.18 - $124.67
- ACDelco®Silver™ Drum Brake Shoe SetSilver™ Drum Brake Shoe Set by ACDelco®. ACDelco Advantage Brake Shoes offer outstanding performance at a value price. Chamfered, slotted and shimmed, they are designed to match the Original Equipment part in fit, form and function....Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$23.13 - $73.20
- Centric®C-Tek™ Drum Brake ShoesC-Tek™ Drum Brake Shoes by Centric®. Engineered and tested to provide superior quality and performance, these shoes also provide improved service life for most import and domestic applications. The 100% asbestos-free friction formula...Covers hundreds of the most popular applications100% Asbestos-free formulas$11.61 - $50.45
- Centric®C-Tek™ Standard Drum Brake Wheel CylinderC-Tek™ Standard Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Centric®. Designed to match all OE specifications, this cylinder provides OE fit, form, and function. To ensure safe, effective braking action, it's made of high-quality material and...Designed to meet OE specificationsIncludes pistons, cup seals, and dust boots$6.75 - $20.33
- Mopar®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to meet the...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$20.76 - $474.19
- Mopar®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to meet the...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$8.27 - $517.29
- Mopar®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$5.59 - $177.05
While they have been technologically eclipsed by disc brakes, drum brakes still provide reliable service at the rear wheels on many late model trucks and cars. Although they don’t have the fade resistance of disc brakes, the stopping ability of drum brakes is more than adequate at the rear where they have to provide a smaller percentage of braking capacity. They usually have less noise problems and facilitate simpler parking brake design and operation.
Drum brakes consist of a pair of “shoes” that provide the metal frames for the friction linings. The shoes are secured to a backing plate by hold-down springs, and actuated by the pistons in a hydraulic wheel cylinder. When the brakes are applied, the linings press against the friction surface of the brake drum, which encloses the assembly and attaches to the axle or hub, turning with the wheels. Return springs retract the shoes after brake application.
All drum brake assemblies produced since the 1960s have self-adjuster mechanisms that adjust the shoes to compensate for lining wear and to maintain shoe-to-drum clearance. Rear drum brakes also have parking brake linkage that is connected to parking brake cables. The friction lining can be bonded or riveted to the shoes. There are two common brake shoe configurations, non-servo, or leading-trailing design, and duo-servo brakes. While all drum brakes are “self-energizing”, where stopping power is increased by the rotating drum pulling the shoe tighter to the drum, this characteristic is more powerful on duo-servo brakes.
Friction linings wear during use. Vehicle manufacturers have minimum lining thickness specifications, below which the lining cannot safely perform. Besides measuring lining thickness, they should be inspected for cracks, looseness and uneven wear. Linings that are contaminated by leaking brake fluid from a faulty wheel cylinder or gear oil that has passed by a worn axle seal, must be replaced regardless of thickness. Discolored shoes and linings have been overheated, possibly due to fatigued return springs. Uneven wear can be caused by seized wheel cylinder pistons, improper adjustment, a tapered drum, or worn springs.
Regardless of the cause for replacement, we can supply you with drum brake shoes that will restore OE braking performance. The friction material is engineered for each application, so you get stopping power that suits your driving needs. Temperatures inside a brake drum can gradually fatigue brake hardware. For an effective repair, we recommend replacing hold-down and return springs and self-adjuster mechanisms. We offer complete hardware kits as well as drum brake rebuild kits that include the drums, shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders. The latter replaces all common wear components with parts designed to work together.
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