Drum brakes, up until recently, were considered outdated technology with disc brakes dominating the market. However, this type of brake is now increasingly being used once again, with the drum brake featuring more and more in small family cars and electric vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers are turning to this technology once again because it is low-wear, low-maintenance and inexpensive.

A brake drum is usually replaced due to corrosion as it is a part which is less likely to suffer wear. The German parts manufacturer says this is where a MEYLE-ORIGINAL brake drum can help, making the braking effect smooth once again. MEYLE-ORIGINAL brake drums are manufactured with the utmost precision in order to meet the highest standards and meet ECE R90 standards. 

Good brake shoes are essential in order for the drum brake to serve its purpose. Being a key component of the drum brake, brake shoes are an integral part of the MEYLE product range. Meyle offers a comprehensive array of brake shoes to meet replacement requirements. 

Positioning the shoes, clips and springs correctly when installing a set of brake shoes which are not pre-assembled can be quite a puzzle and very time consuming. For added convenience in stressful day-to-day workshop operations, MEYLE therefore also offer a ‘brake shoe kit +’ with a wheel cylinder. The installation is easier as it solves these problems by including the attachment materials and wheel cylinder.

The brake shoe kit with pre-assembled brake shoes results in less installation stress as everything is ready-assembled and time-consuming positioning is therefore eliminated.  Springs, adjustment mechanism, levers and clips are in the kit. As MEYLE recommends also replacing the wheel cylinder when replacing the brake shoes, this is also included. All the accessories are already assembled on the brake shoe, resulting in less installation work for the technician. 

The kits also mean there is no need to order the various parts individually saving time and avoiding the possibility of parts being missed or incorrect parts being delivered. 

MEYLE brake shoe kits + are available from MEYLE stockists.