BMW 3-Series Drum Brake Shoes

Brake shoes are integral parts of drum brake systems, where they play the same role as the brake pads in disc brakes, creating the required friction to stop a vehicle. When the shoes are pushed against the drum surface, the motion energy is transformed into heat, causing the vehicle to slow down and stop. While most modern BMW 3-Series cars have disc brakes at all four wheels, older models feature drum brakes on the rear axle and disc brakes on the front one.

A typical brake shoe design includes a curved block made of metal and a riveted or glued lining. The brake lining is the part in charge of providing strong and effective frictions, and it is usually made of a powdered metal such as zinc, lead, brass, or aluminum combined with other compounds (for instance, rubber or organic materials) to reduce the noise produced during the braking action. In our online store, we offer a large choice of high-quality and reliable BMW 3-Series drum brake shoes made by trustworthy companies (Wagner, ATE, Centric, and others) and offered at reasonable prices.