2007 Hyundai Entourage Parking Brake Shoe Replacement Cost in Seattle, WA

Replacement of the auxiliary parking brake pads will never occur on most vehicles, however, the main cause of failure is driving with the parking brake engaged, or auxiliary brake shoe retaining hardware breakage. These occur at all ranges of mileage and vehicle age because they are normally due to misuse of the parking brake. When the rear service brakes are changed, the auxiliary brake shoes will not normally require replacement, as they do not show normal wear patterns. This is because, normally, they do not contact the auxiliary brake drum while the vehicle is in motion.

If the parking brake lever fails to engage the parking brake, the parking brake cable is normally out of adjustment, however, this could also be the result of a damaged parking brake. If the parking brake cable is intact, and properly adjusted, yet the parking brakes do not engage, a failed parking brake is most likely the culprit. This will be noted as the parking brake will actuate at the wheel, but not sufficiently to hold the vehicle while in gear or on a hill. If this is the case, the wheel and tire must be removed, followed by the brake caliper, brake caliper bracket, and finally the rear brake rotor, which contains the auxiliary brake drum. Upon removal of these components, any breakage or wear patterns may be immediately noticed by the servicing technician.