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Brake Shoe Spring Washer

Critical For Operation

Brakes

Provides tension to hold the brake shoes securely in place.

The brake shoe spring washer applies pressure to the brake shoes, holding them securely in place against the backing plate in drum brake systems, ensuring proper function during braking.

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Typical part cost
$5–$15🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$100🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
3/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

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

Brake shoes shifting
Brake noise
Uneven brake wear
Poor braking performance
Vibration
Brake shoes dragging

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Brake Shoe Spring Washer(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Brake Shoe Spring Washer(s)

No standard interval on file