Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Drum Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

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.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Brake Drum Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Drum Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Drum Replacement is $337 with $204 for parts and $133 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2017 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$569.11	Shop/Dealer Price$685.14 - $1001.73
2009 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$557.23	Shop/Dealer Price$677.31 - $1006.01
2018 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$569.60	Shop/Dealer Price$688.66 - $1007.53
2011 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$557.23	Shop/Dealer Price$677.28 - $1005.95
2013 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$557.23	Shop/Dealer Price$677.33 - $1006.05
2015 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$557.23	Shop/Dealer Price$677.31 - $1006.01
2010 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$564.23	Shop/Dealer Price$684.12 - $1012.68
2014 Volkswagen TiguanL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeBrake Drum Replacement	Estimate$564.23	Shop/Dealer Price$684.64 - $1013.59

Show example Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Drum Replacement prices

What are brake drums and how do they work?

A brake drum is a heavy, cast iron brake system part that looks like a shallow, several inches-high cylinder about 9 to 12 inches in diameter. The brake drum has a precisely machined surface all around the interior circumference, that the brake shoes make contact with when you apply the brakes, transmitting hydraulic pressure through the wheel cylinder. This forces the brake shoes outward against the interior of the brake drum, resulting in the friction that causes the car to slow. The brake drum is mounted over, and fully encloses, all of the rear brake components such as the wheel cylinder, springs and clips, brake shoes, and parking brake mechanism. The drum is commonly held to the wheel hub by the wheel and the lug nuts, but some configurations combine the drum with the wheel hub as one unit. Nowadays, a drum brake type system is only installed on the rear axle, if used at all, as 4 wheel disc type systems have become more common.

When to consider replacing brake drums:

Reduced braking effectiveness. If the brake drum is unevenly worn, scored or cracked, it will increase stopping distances. A cracked drum must be replaced outright but a worn drum can be restored on a brake lathe so long as enough metal material remains.
Pulsating brakes, pulling to one side, vibration or noise. If a brake drum is warped, is unevenly worn, or perhaps the brake shoes have worn down completely — creating metal-to-metal contact — you might detect pedal pulsation, the vehicle may pull to one side, or you might feel a vibration or hear a noise when you apply the brakes. The brake system will have to be inspected to pinpoint the exact problem.
Brake shoe replacement. Anytime the brake shoes are replaced, the drum must either be resurfaced or replaced outright. Installing new brake shoes on a used, unresurfaced drum will lead to poor results.
Loss of parking brake function. The parking brake locks the brake shoes against the brake drum. If the brake drum is cracked, the parking brake lever will pull up excessively and the car may still be able to roll. However, a more common circumstance is parking brake maladjustment or seizure of parking brake components. Repair of those problems will often require removal of the brake drum.

How do mechanics replace brake drums?

There are two options when it comes to brake drum service: outright replacement or resurfacing. In some cases, it is cheaper to replace the drum rather than refurbish it. In both cases though, the removal and installation procedure for the drum is the same.

Raise the vehicle and safely support it using steel jack stands.
Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove brake drum. Sometimes the brake drum has rusted to the wheel hub and removal of the drum will require a brake drum puller. In some cases, the wheel hub is integral to the brake drum, in which case the hub-bearing retaining bolt and the wheel bearing must be removed to replace the drum.
Measure the interior diameter of the machined surface in the drum with a brake drum micrometer or similar measuring tool. If sufficient metal exists to resurface the drum on a brake lathe, the mechanic will compare the cost of such restoration to the alternative: buying a new drum.
Prior to installing the resurfaced or new drum, the brake shoes, springs, wheel cylinder, parking brake mechanism, and backing plate are all inspected. All worn parts should be replaced. Generally, if drums have been replaced or resurfaced, new brake shoes should be installed. The worn shoes will cause irregular wear in the brake drum and reduce braking effectiveness.
The shoes are adjusted and the drum is installed. The wheel and tire assembly are installed and torqued in the proper sequence and the car is road tested to check the operation of the brakes.

Is it safe to drive with a brake drum problem?

No. Should there be a deficiency with the brake drums, stopping distances will not be as short as possible. In a panic stop, stopping just five or ten feet shorter could be the difference between no collision and a collision. Any deficiency in a vehicle’s braking system is a cause for concern and a potential safety issue. Have the brake drums inspected at your earliest convenience to determine if a problem exists and find out what must be done to fix it.

When replacing brake drums keep in mind:

With few exceptions, brake work on one end of an axle should be performed on both ends of the axle. Should a brake drum on one end of a front or rear axle be serviced, or brake shoes on one end are serviced, both sides of the axle should receive the same service. This helps to avoid problems, such as pulling, vibration, and so forth, once the vehicle is returned for use.
Brake drum systems use very powerful springs to keep the brake shoes in position. These springs are exposed to extreme heat. It is best practice to replace all springs whenever new shoes are installed. Should a spring unexpectedly break in the brake drum assembly, a mispositioned brake shoe could cause the brakes to grab and lock, which would pose a safety issue.
If the wheel hub and bearing are integral to the brake drum on your car, the mechanic may recommend replacement of the grease in the wheel bearings and inspection of the wheel bearings.
Since the arc of the brake shoes will not perfectly match with the arc of the drum when new, expect a bed-in period before maximum braking efficiency is achieved.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Volkswagen mechanics

Real customer reviews from Volkswagen owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(230)

Rating Summary

219

4

0

1

6

219

4

0

1

6

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Travis

13 years of experience

586 reviews

Travis

13 years of experience

by Dan

Volkswagen Tiguan L4-2.0L Turbo - Strut Assembly Replacement (Front) - Rosemount, Minnesota

Great job

Jarred

10 years of experience

33 reviews

Jarred

10 years of experience

by James

Volkswagen Tiguan L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Denver, Colorado

Very professional! Completed work in a timely manner!

Kevin

24 years of experience

536 reviews

Kevin

24 years of experience

by Toshia

Volkswagen Tiguan L4-2.0L Turbo - Check Engine Light is on - Duluth, Georgia

Great service. On time, would ask for Kevin to work on my car again.

Attila

19 years of experience

917 reviews

Attila

19 years of experience

by Cemil

Volkswagen Tiguan L4-2.0L Turbo - 110,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Montclair, New Jersey

He was very knowledgeable. He did an excellent service for the car.

Excellent Rating

(230)

Rating Summary

219

4

0

1

6

219

4

0

1

6

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Toyota Corolla

Not Not only does the 2012 Toyota Corolla continue to be one of the best-selling compact sedans in the United States, but it also continues to maintain very high resale values. If you want a car that you’ll get your...

Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in North Dakota

North North Dakota defines distracted driving as any time the driver engages in an activity that sidetracks their attention from the task of operating a vehicle. The three main types of distractions are visual, manual, and cognitive. The following are...

How to Replace an Intermittent Wiper Relay

If the windshield wipers function on high and low but do not work on the intermittent setting, then your intermittent wiper relay may be faulty.

Headlights and fog lights won't come on

Hey there. You've covered the basics it seems. This problem may be more than just replacing a part. A technician with access to the wiring diagram for the circuit will be able to check for power and ground along certain...

When I am accerlerating, I feel a vibration.

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2004 Ford Taurus to have a vibration in the gas pedal. It is good that you referenced where the vibration is coming from, as this varies what will cause it. The most likely...

Clanging coming from the driver front - motor mounts? 2009 Chevy Cobalt

Hi there - there are 3 {motor/transmission mounts](https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) for the engine and transmission - which mounted as a single unit. The rattling noise could be a number of things depending on when the car is making the noise - while...

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