What Is The Parking Brake Drum?

Outside of your primary braking system, your car has a secondary braking system which contains the parking brake (emergency brake). Your parking brake is responsible for keeping your car safely in one spot when you’re parked on a grade, and for ensuring that the weight of the car doesn’t rest on the transmission. This secondary braking system is engaged by either pulling on the parking brake lever or pressing down on the parking brake pedal. It varies based on what type of car you have. When this system is engaged, it forces the parking brake shoes to press against the parking brake drum which holds the vehicle in place. Over time the drums will wear out after continuous use.

Common Signs And Symptoms That You Need To Replace Your Parking Brake Drum

• Parking brake doesn’t hold fast when engaged
• Parking brake drum has worn out

How Important Is This Service?

Maintaining the brakes is one of the most important safety features for any vehicle owner and is key to a vehicles upkeep for long term ownership. Unfortunately, brake maintenance is often overlooked by drivers. Maintaining the cars brake system can help to prevent costly repairs in the long run, and can keep the car in the best form to avoid a collision. Furthermore, if this damage is not addressed, it can progress to the point that the brakes are ineffective and might totally fail, putting the vehicle and its occupants in danger.