1964 Buick LeSabre - Brake Drums & Rotors

Your brake pads and shoes press against the brake drums or rotors to create friction which helps to stop your vehicle. Disc brake systems use brake rotors and pads along with a caliper that presses the pads into the rotor. Drum brake systems use brake shoes, brake drums, and a wheel cylinder that pushes the shoes outward into the drum. When your brakes squeal or grind or you feel your vehicle shaking or pulsing when braking, you may need to replace your brake pads or shoes. It is often recommended that you replace brake rotors and pads at the same time, but rotors can also be resurfaced in some cases and kept in service longer. The same is true of brake drums. For a complete brake job, visit O'Reilly Auto parts for the brake pads, rotors, shoes or drums you need for your repair.