Replacing Your Brake Shoes at Capitol Chevrolet

There's more to your brakes than simply the brake pads, and if you aren't a car guru this might sound like a foreign concept. Every part of your vehicle is made up of various components, including your brake system. If your vehicle has drum brakes, there are also brake shoes included on your ride. These brake shoes will need to be serviced overtime, and ensuring you're having your brake shoes serviced in a timely manner is important to ensure your brakes are being cared for. Brake shoes are steel elements that help create friction to slow the drum and bring your vehicle to a stop when you apply the brakes. There are a couple options to look into when it comes time for a replacement. You can either select brand new GM-approved brake shoes or take a peek at our remanufactured brake shoe options.

Signs it's Time for Replacement Brake Shoes

There are some general signs to look for when your brake shoes are starting to go. You can tell when your brakes need service in general if you apply your brakes and it takes longer to stop, or you're noticing a squeaking or squealing noise when you push on your brakes. You might think this is a sign of your brake pads going out, but it could be an indicator that your brake shoes are at the end of their lifespan. Another indicator is any grinding or rubbing sensations or sounds when you go to apply your brakes. While the lifetime of your brake shoes can vary, they do need to be regularly checked to ensure a replacement isn't coming soon. Since your braking system is such an integral part of your vehicle, keeping it in tip-top shape helps to ensure that you're safer out on the road. A good rule of thumb is having your brakes checked each time you stop in for an oil change, so your brakes are routinely checked and you can avoid catastrophic issues in the future. Our technicians examine every vehicle that visits our service center, so your vehicle receives some TLC from our Chevrolet trained experts.

Whether you elect to use brand new replacement brake shoes or look at remanufactured options, our experts are here to help. New OEM products are straight off the shelf, meaning you get the full lifespan of a brand new part to utilize inside your ride. If the price of an OEM replacement part or brake shoe is a little too steep for you, we can also look into remanufactured options. Remanufactured parts are parts that have been on the road before, utilized inside a different ride, and still had some life left when they returned to our service center. Our experts test the part, ensuring that it meets the rigorous standards set by Chevrolet and General Motors, and if anything is not up to par the individual components are replaced, retested, and reworked as necessary. Once the remanufactured part passes all of our tests, it becomes available in our parts department for purchase. You'll still have exceptional quality, but it'll be a little less hard on your wallet.

We recommend having an expert examine your brakes in person to determine if your brake shoes are the issue with your brakes. Stop in and visit us here in Salem or give us a call to get scheduled with our service center at a time that works for you.