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m.flores.0928
10-23-2017, 03:02 PM
Im looking at replacing my brake drums and shoes (in the rear, of course)

Should I go full factory parts from the dealer? Or can I get decent aftermarket OEM parts from AutoZone?

Thanks!
tmontague
10-23-2017, 04:00 PM
After market should suffice, there are plenty of decent quality aftermarket brake options out there for the yaris. Rock auto has a hand full.

You have a '14 yaris, there is no way you should be needing replacement of your shoes/drums already. Have you inspected them and determined they need replacement?
m.flores.0928
10-23-2017, 04:05 PM
After market should suffice, there are plenty of decent quality aftermarket brake options out there for the yaris. Rock auto has a hand full.

You have a '14 yaris, there is no way you should be needing replacement of your shoes/drums already. Have you inspected them and determined they need replacement?



You’re right. They don’t “need” it. I just rotated my wheels yesterday and looked at them. My issue is that they squeak like a motherf***er and I can’t get them to shut up. I’ve tried backing off the parking brake, cleaning out brake dust, mild resurfacing using sandpaper by hand, anti-squeak spray stuff, nothing works. I haven’t had them professionally machined and resurfaced but I’ve seen how inexpensive drums and pads are so I might as well replace the whole damn thing.

I hate drums. #ShouldHaveBoughtTheSE


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yaris2010RS
10-24-2017, 06:03 PM
wait the SE has disks in the rear?
NYC-SE
10-24-2017, 06:14 PM
wait the SE has disks in the rear?

Damn right. That's why I bought it.
m.flores.0928
10-24-2017, 07:45 PM
wait the SE has disks in the rear?



Yessir. Don’t remind me [emoji31]


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tmontague
10-24-2017, 08:56 PM
I can't speak directly about what is causing your squeak but I've always had luck by applying a brake specific grease to the friction points on the drums and have yet to have a squeaking issue with my yaris, vibe or retired Echo.

Check the repair manual to ensure you are applying it to the proper areas
ern-diz
10-25-2017, 12:12 PM
I'm sure, like most things, it's debatable, but I've gotten the impression from the majority of folks I've talked to about it (on and off the forum) that on a car as small/light as the Yaris, rear discs are of no significant benefit.

My car is 10 years old, north of 70k miles, I do not granny drive it and I'm on the original, factory brakes. They've never made a sound. Having said that, when it's time to replace, I would also consider using aftermarket parts because it seems like there's some better quality aftermarket stuff out there for the price of OEM.
justanotherdrunk
10-25-2017, 03:24 PM
Damn right. That's why I bought it.

:wink:


https://photos.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-bkRXWMj/0/adc4df2f/L/100_5157-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-MBF4bR8/0/859c3aeb/L/100_5217-L.jpg
YarTed
10-25-2017, 09:21 PM
The wheel above and the rear discs sure do look great and I'm sure work well. I am very happy with my 2015 ( 66,000 KM ) Yaris rear brakes with the shoes. The car stops quick, no rear brake noise. The only problem I had was the paint on the drums flaking and a little rust after winter. I painted them up nice Rust-oleum high heat black. I expect over many many miles drums will be cheaper to operate. Looking at the wear on my shoes I expect will go well over 100,000KM .When time comes to change I will use OE. As that's what would have gotten me that far . cheers