Legalalien Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hey everybody, Has anybody fownd a cheaper alternative to replace them little E-brake shoes on the rear disk brakes? None of the local AP stores have them and the dealer whants $167.50+tax for the set. I ask because the shoes look allot like trailer brake shoes and I'm hoping that somebody else has done this before and can save me allot of reasearch time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) brake shoes are like $15-$20 at napa... so $40 in shoes (i think they come in 2's) if you need drums: they're like $75 a piece so if htey're doing shoes and drums and that includes labor then you're getting a pretty damn good deal...if not do the work yourself and if the drums are good then just do your shoes...its not too difficult if your mechanically inclined And a side note...the rear shoes arent just for the ebrake...so no i wouldnt recommend using trailer shoes... Edited December 5, 2008 by unccpathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 nope, he's got disks in the back unc. i have not found an alternative to a stealer. why do you need another set? they are very thin from the factory as they are t be used exclusively for parking or an emergency. they were not designed for anything else. and the disc/e-drum combo is sky high too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) ahh well didnt even think of that...good thing I dont have disks all the way around... but how do you wear that out...with the exception of driving with it on... Edited December 5, 2008 by unccpathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 ahh well didnt even think of that...good thing I dont have disks all the way around... but how do you wear that out...with the exception of driving with it on... yes, a good thing. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalalien Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 brake shoes are like $15-$20 at napa... so $40 in shoes (i think they come in 2's) if you need drums: they're like $75 a piece so if htey're doing shoes and drums and that includes labor then you're getting a pretty damn good deal...if not do the work yourself and if the drums are good then just do your shoes...its not too difficult if your mechanically inclined And a side note...the rear shoes arent just for the ebrake...so no i wouldnt recommend using trailer shoes... Thanks for the advice, I realy wish it was that simple and apologise if I didn't explain myself well enough; see my 91 came with disk brakes in the back from the factory,and some mechanical genius at Nissan desided that the brake and E-brake systems should be separate, so the rear rotors have two functions, the ouside calipers and pads only work with the brakes and there is a small drum in the center area of the rotor that looks like a 7 or 8 inch drum with small shoes wish only work with the E brake. those little shoes are the ones I was refering to. The local auto pts tell me they are a "dealer only" item hense the dealers $160.00+ tag (just for the shoes) and there is the reason Im looking for a cheaper alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalalien Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 nope, he's got disks in the back unc. i have not found an alternative to a stealer. why do you need another set? they are very thin from the factory as they are t be used exclusively for parking or an emergency. they were not designed for anything else. and the disc/e-drum combo is sky high too. It looks like the previous owner drove the truck with the e brake on because the shoes are almost to the metal. Im sure that if I adjust them they will work but I dont whant to take the chance of messing up the rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 yes, a good thing. biggrin.gif biggrin.gif hey even then the brakes we're disconnected leaking fluid on the driveway... b/c i didnt wanna wear on the shoes at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 hey even then the brakes we're disconnected leaking fluid on the driveway... b/c i didnt wanna wear on the shoes at all LOL really? If your going to make a habbit of that just get front line-locks then you won't be using the back brakes when its turned on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Has anybody fownd a cheaper alternative to replace them little E-brake shoes on the rear disk brakes? None of the local AP stores have them and the dealer whants $167.50+tax for the set. Holy jumping baby Jesus, Batman!! Thats insane!! $180 for parking brake shoes? Someone needs a beating!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 advance auto parts, rock auto, etc. any of those places have them for a lot less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 advance auto parts, rock auto, etc. any of those places have them for a lot less have you actually called them for this item? it is dealer only and i have never seen these shoes anywhere besides the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitemedoughboy.com Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 have you actually called them for this item? it is dealer only and i have never seen these shoes anywhere besides the dealer. have you tried courtesy Nissan? they're about 1/4 the price of my local Nissan dealer and they have parts that the local Nissan dealer says are "not available" when i was in there picking up a part, they had some guy convinced he had to buy a whole door latch to get the little plastic tab that slides on the linkage from the lock cylinder, i found them at courtesy for less than $3 each. they charged the guy $148 to fix a $3 part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 LOL really? If your going to make a habbit of that just get front line-locks then you won't be using the back brakes when its turned on. haha no i don't make it a habit that was the day before getting my new tires so we did all 4 tires really good and there were some long standing ones and I dindt want to run the risk of screwing up a drum or shoes so we just dumped brake fluid in the driveway and topped it off as necessary throughout the day....now when I get my chevelle she will have line locks but i think i've got a good 10 years or so before that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 have you tried courtesy Nissan? they're about 1/4 the price of my local Nissan dealer and they have parts that the local Nissan dealer says are "not available" I belive it was there or rockauto I got mine from, forget since then, was a fiew months ago(mine were completely missing on one side, PO thought he was a mechanic). I am almost sure it was under $100 as well(60-80 i think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) have you actually called them for this item? it is dealer only and i have never seen these shoes anywhere besides the dealer. part number NB635 $19.99 (for my 95) Edited December 8, 2008 by k9sar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalalien Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 part number NB635 $19.99 (for my 95) Is this the nissan PN or is this an aftermarket number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Is this the nissan PN or is this an aftermarket number? aftermarket through partsamerica (the supplier for many parts stores such as advanceauto.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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