Every Toyota Probox comes with brake shoes on the rear wheels and brake discs on the front wheel. Brake shoes play a crucial role in your safety, passenger safety, and other road users, so it is worth knowing when your brake shoes are due for replacement.
The brake shoes hold the brake lining, which is fitted on the inner side of the brake drum system. Typically, they are curved metal pieces on which the friction material is attached on one side. When you apply the brakes, the wheel cylinder pushes the brake shoe outwards, thus pressing the outward of the drum. This results in friction between the drum and the shoe lining, thus causing the car to stop. The kinetic energy is converted into heat and dissipated to the brake fluids.
Always choose brake shoes from a trusted brand name. Indeed, the brake system is something you would not want to compromise on quality. Certainly, for your Toyota Probox, consider purchasing a brake shoe brand from the car manufacturer or its affiliate partners. Never give a chance to unknown brands, especially if they are locally assembled.
Consider specifications and standards. Make sure that the used brake shoes you want to purchase meet all the OEM standards and specifications.
Chose brake shoes with a frictional material lining. Usually, the friction material is made from composites such as fibre, carbon and sometimes steel, although it may not last longer like the ceramics. Organic friction material does not produce noise and is much more affordable, although it doesn't last longer than ceramic.
How to tell when your brake shoes are due for replacement.
When the brake pads have been replaced, the brake shoes are at the end of their service life, typically around 40,000 to 60,000 miles. The half-life mark is the distance your
brake shoes should last for before it’s recommended to be replaced. For example, if your brake shoes are at 50,000 miles, you shouldn’t be replacing them. This is typically
recommended when the brake feel is poor or when you notice brake dust or noise when braking.
The brake shoes are completely worn out and no longer provide the expected braking performance.
Some brake jobs may include the installation of used Brake shoes with better performance at an affordable cost.
When they show visible wear, such as minor cuts, scrapes, and cracks in the pad material, this is usually accompanied by noise or squealing when you apply the brakes.
Sometimes it’s hard to determine when to replace brake shoes, so it’s good to do it when you return the pads to keep the rotors in good shape.
Final thought.
We supply certified and top-quality brake shoes to our mobile technicians the same day you place your order. These technicians can install your brake shoes at an affordable cost. It's time to consider replacing worn-out brake shoes with more effective ones. Superior Parts sells ASE-certified brake shoes, that are high-quality and our technicians can install them for you on at our service bay. In our next article we will be talking about new and used strut mounts.