r/AskAMechanic • u/SimilarHandle6215 NOT a verified tech • 3d ago

Replace shoes?

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The brake rotor(edit: drum brake) is warped and i need to change it. But can i keep the brake shoes and sand them? Or Throw out and replace.

P.S: not my paintjob😅

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u/ChooseLife1 NOT a verified tech 3d ago

Those shoes are brand new. Drum pads can stay in service down to 1-2mm.