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Land Rover brake shoes cover three distinct systems: rear wheel drum shoes on Classic Defender models to approximately 1994 and all Freelander 1 variants; transmission handbrake shoes on the transfer box output shaft drum, which acts as the parking brake on Range Rover Classic, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Range Rover P38, and all Classic Defenders across the full production run; and drum-in-hat parking brake shoes on Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Range Rover L322, Range Rover Sport L320, and early Freelander 2.
Brake Drum Screw for the brake drum assembly. This retainer screw secures the brake drum to the wheel hub flange, preventing the drum from displac...
View full detailsDrum Brake Shoe Set covering one full axle. The shoes carry the friction linings that press outward against the brake drum to slow the wheel when t...
View full detailsBrake Shoe Set for the front drum brake assembly, supplied as a complete axle set of four shoes covering both front wheels. Each shoe carries the ...
View full detailsBrake Shoe Spring for drum brake assemblies. This return spring draws the brake shoes away from the drum surface when the brake pedal is released,...
View full detailsRear brake drum installed in the rear drum brake assembly of the vehicle braking system. The drum mounts to the rear hub and rotates with the wheel...
View full detailsSee fitting instructions: https://www.scribd.com/doc/208898844/Fitting-Instructions-for-RTC3176-Adjuster-Shoes-Drum-brake-LAnd-Rover-Series
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Rear Drum Brake Shoe Set covering one full axle, sized for 11-inch rear drum brakes. The shoes carry the friction linings that press outward agains...
View full detailsBrake Shoe Return Spring for the rear drum brake assembly, fitted at the upper end of the brake shoes adjacent to the wheel cylinder. The spring h...
View full detailsTransmission Handbrake Shoe Set is the friction pair for the drum-type parking brake mounted on the rear output of the transfer box. When the hand...
View full detailsBrake Drum - 11 in - Large Wheel Studs is a cast iron drum for the drum brake assemblies of Series 3 and Defender models. The drum measures 11 inc...
View full detailsHandbrake Shoe Set for the transmission handbrake. Part of the transfer-box-mounted drum parking brake. The shoes expand against the inside of the...
View full detailsBrake Clevis A clevis for the brake drum expander mechanism within the drum braking system. It forms the pinned link between the brake operating r...
View full detailsTiming Cover Mudshield is the pressed shield that fits over the timing cover at the front of the engine. It screens the timing case and front pull...
View full detailsHandbrake Shoe - V8 - LT95 is a brake shoe for the transmission-mounted parking brake used with the LT95 four-speed gearbox. Rather than acting at...
View full detailsFront Brake Shoe Set for the front drum brakes. The brake shoes carry the friction linings that are forced outward against the brake drum by the w...
View full detailsThis brake drum is designed for long wheelbase Land Rover Series II and Series IIA vehicles. It is a drum brake component intended for use in tradi...
View full detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the transmission (hand) brake. Mounts to the transfer box rear output flange and houses the transmission brake shoes, ...
View full detailsBrake Shoe Anchor Plate for the rear drum brake assembly. The anchor plate provides the fixed abutment and locating point for the brake shoes. It ...
View full detailsFront Brake Drum for the front drum brake assembly. It mounts to the front hub and rotates with the wheel; the brake shoes expand outward against ...
View full detailsBrake Drum - rear brake drum, part of the rear drum brake assembly. The drum fits over the rear brake shoes and rotates with the wheel hub. When t...
View full detailsFront Hub Dust Shield is a protective cover forming part of the front knuckle and hub assembly on the front axle. This shield mounts around the wh...
View full detailsRear Brake Shoe Return Spring for the rear drum brake assembly. The spring works between the brake shoes, pulling them back onto their stops and o...
View full detailsRear Brake Drum for the rear drum brake assembly. The drum locates on the rear hub and provides the machined friction surface that the brake shoes ...
View full detailsBulkhead Mudshield, left-hand - inner wing to bulkhead splash plate, right-hand drive applications. The mudshield closes the gap between the inner...
View full detailsBulkhead Mudshield, right-hand - inner wing to bulkhead splash plate, right-hand drive applications. The mudshield closes the gap between the inne...
View full detailsParking Brake Adjuster Kit for the rear parking brake (drum-in-disc) mechanism. The kit renews the adjuster components that set the clearance betw...
View full detailsRear Brake Backplate is the left-hand plate that mounts to the rear axle and carries the parking-brake shoe assembly behind the rear brake disc. I...
View full detailsMudshield for the front output flange of the LT230 transfer box. It fits over the front drive flange, shielding the flange, output seal and propsh...
View full detailsBrake Back Plate - Rear - RH for the right-hand rear parking brake assembly. The pressed steel back plate mounts behind the rear hub on the right-...
View full detailsFront Mudshield - RHD - Left Hand Side for Series II and IIA Land Rovers. This inner panel sits between the front wing and the engine bay on the l...
View full detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the LT230 transfer box transmission brake - the drum-type parking brake mounted on the transfer box rear output. The d...
View full detailsRear Brake Shoe Set for the rear drum brake assembly. Each shoe carries a bonded friction lining and is forced outward against the inner face of t...
View full detailsBrake Rear Drum Sprite 1-3 & Midget 1&2
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Hand Brake Shoes Set - Freelander 2
Brake Shoe Set for the drum brake assembly. The brake shoes carry the friction linings that are forced outward against the inner surface of the br...
View full detailsBrake Drum - 10 Inch for the wheel brake assembly on early short wheelbase Series Land Rovers. Fits the 10-inch drum brake system used on SWB (88"...
View full detailsBrake shoes are friction components that press against the inside of a rotating drum to generate braking or holding force. Across the Land Rover and Range Rover range they appear in three distinct systems, each requiring a different shoe type and specification.
Rear wheel drum shoes are the primary rear service brake on Series II and III, Series I, and all Freelander 1 variants. Early Classic Defender 90 and 110 models also used rear wheel drum shoes alongside front disc brakes, up to approximately chassis break in 1994. Series I through III run drum brakes at all four corners; the front and rear drums are different sizes and must be ordered separately.
Transmission handbrake shoes operate on a separate drum assembly mounted to the transfer box output shaft. This drum acts as the parking/handbrake mechanism on Range Rover Classic, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, and Range Rover P38. Importantly, all Classic Defenders also use a transfer box drum for the handbrake, regardless of whether the rear axle has drum or disc service brakes. The Range Rover Classic and Discovery 1 used all-round disc brakes as their primary service brakes throughout production; the only shoe they require is the transmission handbrake shoe.
Drum-in-hat parking brake shoes are a smaller, separate shoe set mounted inside the hub of a rear disc. These are used on Range Rover L322, Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Range Rover Sport L320, and early Freelander 2 models. On Discovery 3, Discovery 4, and Range Rover Sport L320, these shoes are operated electronically via an EPB actuator motor.
This collection also includes brake drums, return springs, adjusters, drum screws, and mud shields, as part of the Land Rover Brake System range.
Model FitmentUse the table below to confirm which shoe type applies to your vehicle. Several models require more than one shoe type; see the notes column.
| Model | Years | Brake System | Shoe Type Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series I / II / IIA / III | 1948 to 1985 | Drum brakes all-round + transfer box drum | Wheel drum shoe (front and rear) + transmission handbrake shoe |
| Range Rover Classic | 1970 to 1996 | Disc brakes all-round + transfer box drum | Transmission handbrake shoe only (no rear wheel drum shoe) |
| Classic Defender (early) | 1983 to ~1994 | Front disc, rear drum + transfer box drum | Rear wheel drum shoe + transmission handbrake shoe |
| Classic Defender (late) | ~1994 to 2016 | Disc brakes all-round + transfer box drum | Transmission handbrake shoe only (rear uses disc pads) |
| Discovery 1 | 1989 to 1998 | Disc brakes all-round + transfer box drum | Transmission handbrake shoe only (no rear wheel drum shoe) |
| Discovery 2 | 1998 to 2004 | Disc brakes all-round + transfer box drum | Transmission handbrake shoe only (no rear wheel drum shoe) |
| Freelander 1 | 1997 to 2006 | Front disc, rear drum | Rear wheel drum shoe (all variants and trim levels) |
| Range Rover P38 | 1994 to 2001 | Disc brakes all-round + transfer box drum | Transmission handbrake shoe only |
| Range Rover L322 | 2002 to 2012 | Disc brakes all-round + drum-in-hat parking brake | Parking brake shoe (drum-in-hat) |
| Discovery 3 | 2004 to 2009 | Disc brakes all-round + EPB drum-in-hat | EPB handbrake shoe |
| Range Rover Sport L320 | 2005 to 2013 | Disc brakes all-round + EPB drum-in-hat | EPB handbrake shoe |
| Discovery 4 | 2009 to 2016 | Disc brakes all-round + EPB drum-in-hat | EPB handbrake shoe |
| Freelander 2 (pre-facelift) | 2006 to ~2012 | Disc brakes all-round + drum-in-hat parking brake | Parking brake shoe (drum-in-hat) |
| Freelander 2 (facelift) | ~2013 onwards | Disc brakes all-round + motor-on-caliper EPB | No handbrake shoe fitted. EPB integrates into rear caliper piston. |
On Discovery 3, Discovery 4, and Range Rover Sport L320, the electronic parking brake actuator must be placed into service mode using a compatible diagnostic tool before the rear shoes can be retracted. Attempting to compress the actuator without activating service mode can damage the EPB actuator, cables, or parking brake system. This procedure is required every time the EPB shoes are replaced on these models.
Classic Defender (early, rear drum models): The transition from rear drums to rear discs occurred at approximately chassis number KA930455 / LA930456 in 1994. If you are unsure which your vehicle has, check the rear hub visually or use the chassis number to confirm. From the Td5 (1998) onwards, all Defenders used rear disc brakes. A transmission handbrake shoe set is still required on all Defenders regardless of rear axle brake type.
Series I through III: Front and rear drum sizes differ and must be ordered separately. Series wheel stud pattern and drum diameter vary by year, axle, and body style. Confirm the drum diameter from the old drum or your workshop manual before ordering. See the FAQ below for common Series drum part numbers.
Range Rover Classic and Discovery 1 / 2: These models use only a transmission handbrake shoe. Do not order rear wheel drum shoes for these vehicles. The transfer box drum is the sole shoe-type component required.
Freelander 2: The split between drum-in-hat and motor-on-caliper EPB occurred during the facelift production run at approximately 2012 to 2013. If your FL2 has a mechanical handbrake lever, it uses drum-in-hat shoes. If it has an EPB button and no cable-operated lever, it uses motor-on-caliper EPB and no handbrake shoes apply. Confirm by VIN before ordering.
Aftermarket brake friction components for road use in the EU should carry ECE Regulation 90 (ECE R90) approval, which confirms the friction material meets performance levels equivalent to the original equipment. Confirm ECE R90 compliance on the product listing when selecting aftermarket brake shoes for your Land Rover or Range Rover.
Fitting NotesEPB fault diagnosis for Discovery 3, Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport L320. Covers why worn handbrake shoes are a common root cause of actuator fault codes and how to diagnose correctly.
Land Rover EPB failure: diagnosis and repairParking brake fault diagnosis and repair steps specific to Discovery 4, covering actuator, cable and shoe inspection.
Discovery 4 parking brake fault guideEPB actuators, handbrake cables, adjuster kits and handbrake hardware for Land Rover and Range Rover.
Land Rover handbrake and EPB partsDisc brake pads for Classic Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Freelander and Range Rover Sport across all axles.
Land Rover brake padsFront and rear brake discs, solid and vented, for the full Land Rover and Range Rover model range.
Land Rover brake discsFlexible brake hoses and rigid brake pipe sets for Land Rover and Range Rover.
Land Rover brake hoses and pipesBrake kits, axle sets, brake lining kits and servo vacuum pump components for Land Rover.
Land Rover brake kits and servo partsBrake shoes on Land Rover and Range Rover models fall into three types. Rear wheel drum shoes are the primary rear service brake on Series I through III (which also use front drums), early Classic Defender models to approximately 1994, and all Freelander 1 variants. Transmission handbrake shoes operate on a separate drum on the transfer box output shaft, acting as the parking brake on Range Rover Classic, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Range Rover P38, and all Classic Defenders regardless of rear axle type. Drum-in-hat parking brake shoes are a smaller set mounted inside the rear disc hub, used on Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Range Rover L322, Range Rover Sport L320, and early Freelander 2 models to approximately 2012. The Freelander 2 facelift (approximately 2013 onwards) uses a motor-on-caliper EPB with no handbrake shoes at all.
Yes. Always replace brake shoes as a complete axle set. Replacing one side only causes uneven braking force, which can pull the vehicle to one side under braking or reduce parking brake holding strength. Axle sets covering both sides (for example STC2796 and STC2797 for certain Defender rear axles) are the most common format stocked. When removing the drum, also inspect the drum surface for scoring or ovality, the adjuster for wear or corrosion, and the wheel cylinder or EPB actuator seal for leaks before refitting.
Yes, this is strongly recommended. Return springs weaken over time with repeated heat cycling and worn or corroded adjusters prevent the shoes from self-adjusting correctly after bedding in, leading to a slack pedal or poor parking brake performance. Budget Parts stocks replacement springs, adjuster kits, and drum screws as individual components so the full hardware set can be replaced during a shoe job without ordering a full kit.
Common signs include a handbrake warning light on the dashboard, an EPB fault code, or reduced holding force on a slope. On these models, the electronic parking brake actuator works harder as the shoes wear down and eventually triggers a fault. EPB faults that appear to indicate actuator failure are often caused by worn handbrake shoes. Replacing the actuator without addressing worn shoes typically leads to repeat failure within a short period. Worn handbrake shoes are the first item to inspect and replace when an EPB fault is diagnosed on these models.
Series drum sizes vary by year, axle position, and body style. For Series II, IIA and III rear axles, part number 591039 is the standard rear drum. For certain LWB Series II and IIA variants, 516599 applies. Early models with 10-inch drums use 591661. Front drums for Series models with a 2.6-litre or V8 engine and large-stud pattern are 576973 and 576974. The transmission handbrake drum for Series models is listed separately as SDC100200. Always check your wheel stud pattern and drum diameter before ordering, and use the part number from the old drum or your chassis number to confirm the correct fitment.
Technical content by the Budget Parts workshop team.
Updated: July 2026