← Search Parts

Brake Adjusting Screw

Critical For Operation

Brakes

Adjusts the brake shoes’ distance from the drum to maintain proper contact.

The brake adjusting screw, often found in drum brakes, controls the position of the brake shoes to ensure consistent contact with the drum, preventing excessive wear or poor braking.

💵
Typical part cost
$10–$40🔒
🔧
Typical labor cost
$50–$150🔒
🛣️
Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
📅
Or about
5.0–10.0 years
🛠️
DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Brake Adjusting Screw is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Poor braking performance
Uneven brake wear
Noise during braking
Excessive brake pedal travel
Brakes not engaging
Braking delay

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Brake Adjusting Screw(s)

No standard interval on file

Adjust Brake Adjusting Screw(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Brake Adjusting Screw(s)

No standard interval on file