Ford Taurus Parking Brake Drum Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(1,087)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(1,087)

Parking Brake Drum Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Drum Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Taurus Parking Brake Drum Replacement is $608 with $48 for parts and $560 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2003 Ford TaurusV6-3.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$774.40Shop/Dealer Price$857.40 - $973.63
1995 Ford TaurusV6-3.2LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$656.40Shop/Dealer Price$739.50 - $855.81
1997 Ford TaurusV8-3.4LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$656.40Shop/Dealer Price$739.49 - $855.79
1989 Ford TaurusV6-3.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$656.40Shop/Dealer Price$739.36 - $855.56
2001 Ford TaurusV6-3.0LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$656.40Shop/Dealer Price$739.59 - $855.96
2016 Ford TaurusL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$656.40Shop/Dealer Price$739.49 - $855.79
1986 Ford TaurusL4-2.5LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$685.90Shop/Dealer Price$768.19 - $883.89
1992 Ford TaurusV6-3.8LService typeParking Brake Drum ReplacementEstimate$685.90Shop/Dealer Price$770.39 - $887.74
Show example Ford Taurus Parking Brake Drum Replacement prices

What is the Parking Brake Drum all about?

Your primary braking system is an essential component of your vehicle. However, there’s a second braking system that’s just as important, although not as obvious. 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.

The parking brake is activated by either pulling a lever or pushing an auxiliary brake pedal, which pulls a cable that runs beneath the car from the cabin to the rear wheels. This cable then pulls on the actuator within the parking brake drum, forcing the shoes apart and holding your vehicle in place.

In a disc-brake setup, the drum is built into the back of the rear brake discs. In a drum-brake system, the parking brake uses the existing drums and shoes in the rear. Over time and through normal use, the parking brake components wear. The shoes will wear out well before the drum, but the drum can suffer damage before that happens.

Keep in mind:

  • Parking brake drum condition can be assessed during brake system inspections.
  • Drum resurfacing is a normal part of vehicle maintenance and should be done regularly.
  • Shoe replacement is not required as frequently as pad replacement because it undergoes inspection during regular maintenance.
  • Driving with your parking brake engaged will quickly reduce the lifespan of both the shoes and the parking brake drum.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands and the rear wheels are removed
  • The defective parking brake drums are removed
  • The new parking brake drums are installed
  • The wheels are reinstalled and the vehicle is removed from jack stands
  • The vehicle is tested and checked for parking brake operation

Our recommendation:

While the parking brake actuation system is separate from your primary braking system, they’re both tied together. Brake wear (both shoe and parking brake drum) is normal and must be rectified with regular maintenance, including resurfacing and shoe replacement. Have your vehicle maintained by our expert mechanics, who are capable of inspecting your brakes and providing advice on maintenance intervals for your parking brake drum.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Drum?

  • Weak braking action
  • Damaged drum
  • Parking brake doesn’t hold fast when engaged

How important is this service?

While parking brake drums will last for a very long time, they can be damaged in accidents and by driving with the parking brake engaged. If you suspect that your parking brake drum needs to be resurfaced, the shoes need to be replaced, or that there is damage to the drum, have the drum inspected and repaired immediately.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1,087)

Rating Summary
1,002
46
8
7
24
1,002
46
8
7
24

Lucas

21 years of experience
893 reviews
Lucas
21 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.0L - Free Summer Inspection - Beverly Hills, California
Lucas was very friendly.He fixed everything. I would definitely recommend him.

Chris

11 years of experience
77 reviews
Chris
11 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.0L - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Indianapolis, Indiana
Very honest best work I have ever had done by anyone

Tyrus

23 years of experience
65 reviews
Tyrus
23 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.0L - Oil Change - Austin, Texas
I had a small challenge with the groupon that referred me to your mechanic, but Tyrus was able to help me with that. He did a great job. I recommend him to other people.

Kenneth

20 years of experience
801 reviews
Kenneth
20 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.8L - Vehicle Engine Electrical - Los Angeles, California
Kenneth performed excellent, conscientious service.

Excellent Rating

(1,087)

Rating Summary
1,002
46
8
7
24
1,002
46
8
7
24
Number of Ford Taurus services completed
11957+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing EGR Vacuum Modulator
Common signs include engine performance issues, the Check Engine Light coming on, and failing an emissions test.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Fuel Injector
Common signs include an odor of fuel in the car, engine performance issues, and the Check Engine Light coming on.
P2609 OBD-II Trouble Code: Intake Air Heater System Performance
P2609 P2609 code definition A P2609 trouble code indicates that the PCM has detected abnormal voltage readings from one or more of the intake air heater circuits. This particular trouble code is most often associated with trouble codes P2604, P2605,...

Yukon--We have replaced the Throttle Position Sensor twice now and the engine light still comes on.

There could be a wiring issue in that area where the oil leak was. You did not mention the code number. You may have two concerns with the vehicle. The car jerking is related to the Check Engine Light being...

Automatic transmission warning light.

Hi there. Since the warning light is coming on, I would usually scan the computer for codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) to see what is going on. Most of the time this is caused by a failure in one of the transmission sensors...

I just put in a fuel pump and its still not starting and its not the fuel relay what could it be?

Hello, thank you for writing in. When it comes to no start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) and stalling issues, you want to start with the simple stuff. Make sure your batter cables are perfect, the new battery is fully charged, and make sure...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com