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Total number of brake drum replacement reviewsAverage Rating
Average user rating for brake drum replacement bookingsGarage in Enfield, 30 years of experience
PAUL
ROBERT
Ford Transit Connect • MOT with collection & delivery
Garage in Hednesford, 20 years of experience
Garage in Southampton , 20 years of experience
RODOLPHE
Toyota Yaris • Brake drums & shoes replacement - rear (both)
LEIGH
Audi TT Coupe • Alternator replacement
Garage in Hemel Hempstead , 10 years of experience
Garage in Maidstone, years of experience
CLEMENT
Suzuki Grand Vitara • Brake drums & shoes replacement - rear (both)
NIKOS
Fiat 500 • Full Service
Labour times and part prices vary depending on the particular vehicle, but to give you an idea here are some examples.
Car | Franchise Dealer estimate | Independent Garage estimate | ![]() |
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Car2002 Skoda Fabia | Franchise Dealer Est.£136 - £269 | Independent Garage Est.£102 - £213 | ClickMechanic Est.£102 - £213 | Saving22% |
Car2011 Ford Fiesta | Franchise Dealer Est.£352 - £389 | Independent Garage Est.£275 - £304 | ClickMechanic Est.£275 - £304 | Saving21% |
Car2002 Land Rover Freelander | Franchise Dealer Est.£427 - £472 | Independent Garage Est.£321 - £355 | ClickMechanic Est.£321 - £355 | Saving24% |
Car1999 Renault Clio | Franchise Dealer Est.£206 - £265 | Independent Garage Est.£152 - £201 | ClickMechanic Est.£152 - £202 | Saving24% |
Car2005 Rover 25 | Franchise Dealer Est.£217 - £242 | Independent Garage Est.£155 - £174 | ClickMechanic Est.£156 - £175 | Saving27% |
Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.
Brake drums are often used on the rear of smaller and lower specification vehicles instead of brake discs. The drums rotate with the wheels and provide the surface for the brake shoes to act against when the brake pedal is pressed.
When the foot brakes are applied, the hydraulic fluid forces the wheel cylinder pistons out, which in turn forces the brake shoes to come into contact with the inside of the brake drum. This friction then slows the rotational speed of the drum and therefore slows the wheels.
Due to the wear areas being inside the drum and therefore invisible, it is difficult to ascertain whether there is an issue or not. Therefore we recommend having an inspection carried out by a mechanic if you have any concerns.
In reality, only when advised to do so by a mechanic after an inspection or during a brake shoe replacement.
Brake drums are supplied and fitted in axle pairs (i.e. rear). It is equally important to have new brake shoes fitted at the same time otherwise any wear pattern on the shoes from the previous drums could severely reduce the contact area between the two. This is so important that no mechanic would consider doing otherwise.
Brake drums do not tend to be replaced as frequently as brake discs. In some cases, brake drums can last the lifetime of a vehicle! However, if the brake shoes become excessively worn, damage can occur to the brake pad application surface, in which case the drum would need to be replaced.
As with most parts of your car, the less pressure you put on any part of your car’s brakes, the longer they will last. If you carry heavy loads frequently, or tow a caravan for example, your brake system will come under greater pressure than it would otherwise and as such the discs may wear prematurely. Therefore, removing unnecessary weight from the vehicle will not only improve your fuel consumption, it will reduce the wear on the brakes.
Also consider your driving style. Anticipating the road conditions ahead, keeping your speed as constant as possible, and thereby avoiding sharp braking are all likely to lengthen the interval between brake drum replacements.
The cost of a brake drum replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your brake drum replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!
These estimates may include Rear brake shoes and Rear brake drum
42 manufacturers for Brake Drum Replacement
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Alfa RomeoParts costs: £169.74 - £211.51 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 9 |
£226 |
£200 - £206 |
£263 - £271 |
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AudiParts costs: £138.22 - £237.31 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 38 |
£223 |
£160 - £238 |
£209 - £318 |
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BMWParts costs: £133.20 - £233.58 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 26 |
£248 |
£172 - £244 |
£238 - £331 |
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ChevroletParts costs: £215.62 - £389.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 51 |
£360 |
£248 - £373 |
£324 - £487 |
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ChryslerParts costs: £234.92 - £311.46 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 66 |
£284 |
£268 - £292 |
£347 - £377 |
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CitroenParts costs: £181.23 - £405.44 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 874 |
£346 |
£225 - £414 |
£304 - £558 |
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DaciaParts costs: £634.01 - £850.24 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 40 |
£756 |
£667 - £749 |
£826 - £932 |
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DaewooParts costs: £207.47 - £266.79 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 10 |
£290 |
£254 - £271 |
£341 - £365 |
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DaihatsuParts costs: £174.89 - £248.48 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2 |
£262 |
£224 - £256 |
£308 - £346 |
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DodgeParts costs: £300.07 - £360.08 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2 |
£326 |
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DSParts costs: £360.47 - £432.56 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2 |
£455 |
£411 - £411 |
£534 - £534 |
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FiatParts costs: £134.32 - £303.50 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 802 |
£230 |
£162 - £302 |
£216 - £401 |
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FordParts costs: £197.02 - £381.95 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2960 |
£311 |
£230 - £367 |
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HondaParts costs: £114.03 - £138.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 64 |
£165 |
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£202 - £204 |
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HyundaiParts costs: £168.04 - £312.32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 183 |
£268 |
£201 - £309 |
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JaguarParts costs: £144.61 - £188.24 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3 |
£228 |
£196 - £211 |
£275 - £296 |
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JeepParts costs: £155.04 - £245.75 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 29 |
£223 |
£171 - £254 |
£219 - £344 |
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KiaParts costs: £248.51 - £577.30 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 132 |
£449 |
£281 - £530 |
£363 - £675 |
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Land RoverParts costs: £331.97 - £478.96 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 272 |
£411 |
£365 - £448 |
£464 - £577 |
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LDVParts costs: £208.07 - £286.45 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 21 |
£266 |
£238 - £288 |
£309 - £384 |
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LexusParts costs: £296.63 - £355.96 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1 |
£408 |
£346 - £346 |
£454 - £454 |
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London Taxi's InternationalParts costs: £116.97 - £140.36 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1 |
£172 |
£151 - £151 |
£209 - £209 |
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MazdaParts costs: £274.97 - £402.41 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 91 |
£345 |
£302 - £384 |
£384 - £500 |
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Mercedes-BenzParts costs: £193.59 - £236.66 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 40 |
£300 |
£237 - £246 |
£319 - £334 |
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MGParts costs: £165.13 - £198.15 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3 |
£204 |
£209 - £209 |
£285 - £285 |
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MINIParts costs: £123.99 - £148.79 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1 |
£191 |
£165 - £165 |
£230 - £230 |
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MitsubishiParts costs: £207.97 - £366.41 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 99 |
£327 |
£241 - £354 |
£315 - £464 |
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NissanParts costs: £214.71 - £375.12 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 454 |
£305 |
£247 - £362 |
£323 - £473 |
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PeugeotParts costs: £211.25 - £441.56 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1008 |
£347 |
£249 - £417 |
£330 - £539 |
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ProtonParts costs: £138.05 - £165.66 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1 |
£207 |
£188 - £188 |
£266 - £266 |
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RenaultParts costs: £216.57 - £514.58 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 615 |
£399 |
£255 - £478 |
£336 - £612 |
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RoverParts costs: £161.46 - £203.08 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 34 |
£212 |
£205 - £213 |
£281 - £290 |
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SaabParts costs: £110.76 - £132.91 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1 |
£193 |
£160 - £160 |
£231 - £231 |
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SEATParts costs: £142.97 - £209.90 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 329 |
£195 |
£165 - £224 |
£215 - £308 |
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SkodaParts costs: £142.97 - £243.25 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 249 |
£208 |
£165 - £252 |
£215 - £341 |
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SmartParts costs: £217.94 - £381.98 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 70 |
£314 |
£234 - £367 |
£294 - £480 |
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SubaruParts costs: £229.82 - £561.94 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3 |
£439 |
£259 - £517 |
£334 - £660 |
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SuzukiParts costs: £185.65 - £335.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 111 |
£309 |
£213 - £334 |
£277 - £444 |
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ToyotaParts costs: £163.99 - £281.90 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 425 |
£251 |
£197 - £284 |
£262 - £380 |
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VauxhallParts costs: £166.07 - £324.72 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1171 |
£270 |
£193 - £325 |
£254 - £433 |
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VolkswagenParts costs: £144.22 - £240.97 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 721 |
£220 |
£166 - £250 |
£217 - £339 |
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VolvoParts costs: £96.80 - £116.16 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1 |
£165 |
£146 - £146 |
£214 - £214 |
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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a brake drum replacement, are created by combining data from multiple third-party sources. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. We provide estimates on repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.
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