sonic113 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Im looking to replace the brake shoes on my focus before the MOT this year. Has anyone got a part number for the originals or recommend decent replacement ones? Mu local autoshop sells C**p these days so gonna have a look elsewhere, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Eicher, pagid, Bosch, Brembo ATE, APEC, Juratek, to name a few 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks I will have a look online and see what deals are about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 perhaps someone is going to say I am bit naïve. does it really matter which make rear brake shoes you use? if they are the right shape and size for your car, what can be the problem? I have seen problems before where the linings come unstuck from the shoe, the last one I saw was on a Mercedes A class which had the original shoes in, not cheap replacements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonboy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 My choice has always been Mintex or Ferodo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 9 hours ago, isetta said: perhaps someone is going to say I am bit naïve. does it really matter which make rear brake shoes you use? if they are the right shape and size for your car, what can be the problem? I have seen problems before where the linings come unstuck from the shoe, the last one I saw was on a Mercedes A class which had the original shoes in, not cheap replacements. It's personal taste which manufacturer you use, price and advice from others may sway your choice but in the end it's up to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Assuming you are not racing etc, just buy the cheapest. brake shoes don't do very much. your braking is mainly done by the front brakes (which have pads not shoes). On a large number of cars the brake shoes last the life if the car (unless worn down due to hadbrake mechanism sticking or due to contamination by fluid leak from hydraulic brake cylinders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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