How long are the brake shoes expected to last before they have to be replaced?

December 20, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments
Filed under: Rail 
shoes
68-76 asked:


Locomotive shoes vs. freight car shoes.
Is is based on mileage or physical inspection?
How often are they inspected?
And by whom?

What is the difference between brake pads and brake shoes?

August 10, 2009 by admin · 6 Comments
Filed under: Maintenance & Repairs 
shoes
Josh asked:


I need to have my back brakes replaced. My friend asked me to buy the parts and he can do the labor for me. But the guy at Auto Zone asked if I needed brake pads or shoes for my 2004 pontiac sunfire. I didn’t know what to tell him. So what is the difference?

How much does it cost to replace rear brake shoes on 1988 Cadillac?

August 8, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
Filed under: Maintenance & Repairs 
shoes
Physics Guy asked:


How much will it cost to replace ONLY the rear brake shoes on a 1988 Cadillac Seville? Also, can you recommend any shops?