The parking brake shoe is a component that helps lock your wheels when you are parked. It holds onto the brake lining that pushes against the drum wall to generate friction.
Parking brake shoe operationThe parking brake shoe is a small brake shoe covered by the drum part of the rear disc brake rotor. When the parking brake is engaged, the cables set in motion the brake shoes and push them against the interior of the drum. It is important to keep the brake shoe in perfect condition so it can hold your car in place. Without a properly functioning parking brake, your vehicle can lean or roll when you are parked on a hill.
Common issues with a faulty parking brake shoeA faulty parking brake shoe can have the problem of holding the vehicle in its place or it may not engage at all. This can be due to excessive wear and should it should be replaced because it is an important piece of parking safety.