Aftermarket vs OEM brake shoes

Two quick questions: first, what would be a reasonable price for having the rear brake shoes replaced? I know I could do them myself but I don't have the time or patience for rear shoes.


Second, like the title says, is it worth paying more for OEM shoes or would aftermarket be ok? I got one quote so far for a total of $264 for aftermarket with OEM costing $40 more.

 

Dealer wanted to tack on about $150 to replace the shoes when I had a rear axle seal done. I did it myself with a Duralast set from Autozone and spring kit from Napa. It was about $40 and maybe two hours worth of time for my first time doing rear shoes.

 

I forgot to say, I'm also going to have the fluid flushed and refilled. I know I would save money doing it myself but I'd also need to buy the tools and have to bleed the brakes afterward, plus my truck has 120,000 miles and the drums haven't been taken off for a long time so I'm anticipating some problems just getting them off.

I've gotten 3 quotes, 2 from independent shops and 1 from the dealer. The prices ranged from $374 up to $600 (dealer max price). the dealer and 1 shop charge $30 for an inspection before giving and exact price, the other shop gave an exact, single price. These prices are for replacement of shoes and brake fluid flush/refill/bleed.

 

Click on the following link and scroll down and read post #20.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/i-need-new-rotors.515024/#post-16248934

Do it yourself, believe me you'll like yourself alot more plus the fact that you'll save yourself plenty of $$

"Make and invest the time in yourself" to do the job, you can do it.

 

Thanks for the link. I'm debating whether to pay or do it myself but I'm definitely going to replace them before the end of the year. I know some go the life of the truck without replacing but I can't help but think that after a certain age/mileage the rears lose their effectiveness. I'm used to thinking of drums in terms of my motorcycle's brakes and I replace those every 5 years or so just because of the age.

 

Dude, believe me I know exactly how you feel about your brakes because I was in your same position. Like you, I also knew that the brakes needed to be replaced on my 08 Tacoma because of time. I knew that they had to be at least looked at to determine exactly what condition they were in and yes especially the rear shoes and drums over a period of time tend to loose their grip when braking. This is why there is a small section in the Toyota OEM Service Manual, concerning brakes, that states that "over periods of time" that the rear brakes shoes need to be adjusted for proper braking.

Again, like you, I contemplated on whether paying someone to do it or just do it myself. Well after reading a few threads on it I decided I would do it myself. Went out and purchased OEM pads, shoes and rotors. Allowed myself plenty of time and just went at it.

Though, if you don't feel confident enough to perform the task and if you can afford to pay someone to do it, then by all means go that route.

(read post #66 & 67 https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/squishy-brake-pedal-fixed.61378/page-4#post-15745049 )