Handbrake Shoe replacement & repair made easy

When you pull or electronically activate the parking brake in your car the handbrake shoes, located inside the discs, will be forced against the internal surface and thus prevent the wheel from turning.

How do you know there is something wrong with the Handbrake shoes?

When the vehicle rolls or moves despite having engaged the handbrake.
When the hand brake appears to be stuck and doesn't release.

When should you consider a Handbrake shoe replacement?

Over time the handbrake shoe's condition is prone to deterioration. This can be identified by a moving or rolling car despite having the handbrake engaged. If you experience any problems with the handbrake it is advisable to have it inspected and, if necessary, replace the brake shoes.

How common is handbrake shoes replacement?

As the sole function of these parts is to lock a wheel in place once it is stationary, there is very little actual wear on them. Over time though they can disintegrate with age, but it is very rare.

How can I extend the life of my handbrake shoes?

There is only one thing to remember and that is to make sure the vehicle is already stationary before applying the handbrake, as this will prevent any actual frictional wear.

What happens during a Handbrake Shoe replacement?

Mechanic will inspect the handbrake system.
If necessary, the handbrake shoes will be replaced.
Mechanic will calibrate the if electronically applied.
Mechanic will test the handbrake.
If necessary, the mechanic will make any adjustments to optimise the operation of the handbrake.

How much does a Handbrake Shoe Replacement cost?

The cost of a handbrake shoe 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 handbrake shoe replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Handbrake Shoe replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

These estimates may include Handbrake pads/shoes

30 manufacturers for Handbrake Shoe Replacement

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Audi Parts costs: £40.41 - £48.49 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 8	£115	£100 - £124	£168 - £216	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £34.99 - £53.80 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1857	£108	£90 - £116	£151 - £195	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £37.49 - £54.56 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 51	£91	£84 - £95	£137 - £152	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £52.41 - £74.26 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 206	£115	£101 - £111	£161 - £172	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £54.99 - £81.64 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 14	£198	£197 - £210	£349 - £364	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £59.99 - £71.99 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 17	£121	£131 - £131	£213 - £213	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £52.99 - £77.29 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 28	£151	£146 - £157	£248 - £262	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £37.57 - £52.28 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 108	£125	£119 - £125	£208 - £215	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £42.99 - £67.44 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 200	£115	£98 - £127	£160 - £209	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £47.99 - £57.59 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 4	£163	£179 - £179	£318 - £318	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £53.17 - £77.29 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 20	£119	£99 - £141	£155 - £229	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £52.03 - £70.47 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 73	£125	£101 - £130	£160 - £212	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £42.99 - £74.39 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 241	£113	£96 - £122	£157 - £194	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £59.36 - £98.51 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 691	£157	£136 - £169	£223 - £272	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £39.78 - £68.80 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 82	£136	£116 - £145	£200 - £243	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £54.20 - £65.04 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 11	£119	£103 - £103	£163 - £163	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £36.24 - £71.23 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 739	£174	£145 - £201	£261 - £354	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £38.51 - £47.00 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 16	£85	£88 - £88	£144 - £145	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £36.99 - £65.62 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 20	£133	£108 - £153	£186 - £261	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £39.49 - £56.39 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 134	£100	£89 - £102	£145 - £165	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £46.73 - £65.99 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 41	£181	£156 - £197	£273 - £349	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £43.41 - £58.31 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 19	£154	£147 - £152	£259 - £265	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £32.49 - £44.40 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 30	£82	£82 - £86	£137 - £142	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £31.24 - £44.32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 11	£89	£80 - £86	£135 - £142	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £48.49 - £58.19 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 26	£148	£125 - £125	£210 - £210	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £40.49 - £59.10 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 44	£92	£79 - £98	£126 - £157	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £37.74 - £68.96 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 172	£120	£87 - £145	£143 - £243	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £36.62 - £53.80 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 26	£98	£83 - £127	£136 - £217	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £48.99 - £102.30 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 124	£146	£120 - £173	£200 - £276	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £32.99 - £48.49 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 341	£92	£82 - £89	£137 - £146	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a handbrake shoe 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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Mechanics that undertake handbrake shoe work

Purcaru Iulian, Southampton
Scants Motor Services Ltd, Bexhill On Sea
Steves Auto Repairs Ltd, Hove

Vehicle Technician UK, Liverpool
Wright's Horsebox Andvehicle Maintenance Ltd, Godstone

Recent Handbrake Shoe replacement quotes

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£115.07

Parking brake pads/shoes replacement (all)

BMW 3 Series

Highgate

£130.15

Parking brake pads/shoes replacement (all)

BMW X5

Nottingham

£147.97

Parking brake pads/shoes replacement (all)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Chorley

£128.13

Parking brake pads/shoes replacement (all)

Honda CR-V

London

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Want to learn more about Handbrake Shoe replacements?

What does a handbrake shoe do?

How does a handbrake shoe work?

How do you know there is something wrong with the Handbrake shoes?

When should you consider a Handbrake shoe replacement?

How common is handbrake shoes replacement?

How can I extend the life of my handbrake shoes?

What happens during a Handbrake Shoe replacement?

How much does a Handbrake Shoe Replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Handbrake Shoe replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Audi

£115

£100 - £124

£168 - £216

BMW

£108

£90 - £116

£151 - £195

Chevrolet

£91

£84 - £95

£137 - £152

Chrysler

£115

£101 - £111

£161 - £172

Citroen

£198

£197 - £210

£349 - £364

Dodge

£121

£131 - £131

£213 - £213

Fiat

£151

£146 - £157

£248 - £262

Honda

£125

£119 - £125

£208 - £215

Hyundai

£115

£98 - £127

£160 - £209

Iveco

£163

£179 - £179

£318 - £318

Jaguar

£119

£99 - £141

£155 - £229

Jeep

£125

£101 - £130

£160 - £212

Kia

£113