Choose Terry's Service Center for your Drum Brakes Service

Drum brakes are a vital part of your vehicle’s braking system, commonly found on the rear axle of many cars, trucks, and SUVs. Instead of squeezing pads against a rotor like disc brakes, drum brakes use brake shoes that press outward against the inside of a rotating drum to create the friction needed to slow and stop your vehicle. When your drum brakes are in good condition, they provide stable stopping power, proper brake balance front to rear, and reliable parking brake operation. At Terry’s Service Center in Nashville, TN, our experienced technicians service, clean, adjust, and replace drum brake components to keep your vehicle stopping safely and smoothly.

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It’s important to have your drum brakes inspected regularly, especially if you notice reduced braking performance, a longer stopping distance, a low or spongy pedal, noises from the rear wheels, or a weak parking brake. Over time, brake shoes wear down, drums can become out-of-round or scored, hardware springs can weaken, and adjusters can seize—issues that reduce braking efficiency and increase the risk of rear brake failure. During a drum brake service at Terry’s Service Center, we remove the drums, inspect and measure the shoes and drums, clean out brake dust, lubricate and free up adjusters, replace worn hardware, and adjust the brakes properly so they work as designed.