PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan Brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) Cost
1994–1999 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$220–$380
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4h
At a typical garage
Drum brakes use curved shoes that press outward against the inside of a rotating drum to slow the car. They are most common at the rear on smaller and older vehicles. Worn shoes reduce braking effectiveness and can score the drum if left too long. PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan brake shoe replacement costs $220–$380 per axle.
Warning signs you need this repair
- Scraping or grinding noise from the rear when braking
- Reduced braking effectiveness or longer stopping distances
- Vehicle pulling to one side when braking
- Handbrake requiring a much higher pull to hold on a slope
- Dust or scoring visible inside the wheel (shoes worn through)
What affects the price
- Whether the drums need resurfacing or replacing (scored drums add cost)
- Rear axle only — front brakes on most cars are disc type
- Whether wheel cylinders need replacing at the same time
Common questions
How much does brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) cost on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan?
Brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan (1994–1999) typically costs between $220 and $380 including parts and labour at an independent garage.
What parts are needed for brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan?
Consult your mechanic for the specific parts required for your vehicle.
How long does brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) take on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan?
Brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan typically takes 1.5–4 hours of labour at a garage.
How often does brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) need to be done?
For a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan, brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) is typically needed every 35,000–60,000 miles; rear drum shoes wear more slowly than front disc pads.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$340–$587
- ABS sensor replacement$140–$242
- ABS system bleeding$112–$193
- AC compressor clutch replacement$280–$483
- AC compressor replacement$300–$518
Brake shoe/drum replacement (drum brakes) cost on similar cars
- OPEL Astra 5 Doors$220–$380
- VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors$220–$380
- MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse$220–$380
- RENAULT Megane 5 Doors$220–$380
- FORD Focus 5 Doors$220–$380
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