Brake Shoes for the Kia K2700
Parts-Mall supplies brake shoes for the Kia K2700 across the 2003 onward range, through 40+ branches in South Africa. Brake shoes are the curved friction components used in drum brakes. They press outward against the inside of the drum to slow the wheel, and are most commonly found on the rear axle of smaller and older vehicles.
Kia K2700 years and engines covered
| Years | Engines |
|---|---|
| 2003 onward | 2.7 diesel |
Years and engines are a guide to the South African market. Exact fitment is confirmed by the supplying branch against your vehicle before dispatch.
What brake shoes do
A wheel cylinder pushes the shoes outward against the inner surface of the rotating drum. Drum brakes are self-energising, so the rotation helps press the shoes harder against the drum.
Signs your Kia K2700 needs a new set of brake shoes
- A handbrake that pulls further up the travel than it used to
- A scraping noise from the rear that changes with road speed
- The vehicle pulling to one side under braking
- Reduced rear braking effect, often noticed as a longer pedal
When to replace them
Rear shoes typically outlast front pads by a wide margin, often 60,000 to 100,000 km. Inspect them whenever the drums are off.
What to confirm before ordering
- Your Kia K2700 build year and engine
- Drum internal diameter, since drums wear oversize and worn drums need matched shoes
- Whether the vehicle uses a leading or trailing shoe arrangement
- Condition of the wheel cylinders, which often leak by the time shoes are due
- Whether the fitting kit of springs and adjusters is needed
On the Kia K2700 specifically
The K2700 is a working vehicle whose wear is driven by load rather than distance, so the odometer is a poor guide to what needs replacing.
Kia K2700 set of brake shoes questions
Which set of brake shoes fits my Kia K2700?
Parts-Mall supplies brake shoes for the Kia K2700 across the 2003 onward range. Because the same model name covers several engines and specifications, the exact part is confirmed by the supplying branch against your build year and engine before it is dispatched. Call your nearest branch with those details and they will confirm it while you are on the line.
What do I need to tell the branch to order a set of brake shoes for a Kia K2700?
The build year and the engine, plus drum internal diameter, since drums wear oversize and worn drums need matched shoes. Those three details are enough for the counter to confirm the correct part in most cases.
Should the drums be replaced with the shoes?
Measure the drum against its stamped maximum diameter. Drums wear oversize and develop a lip, and fitting new shoes into a worn drum gives poor contact and a soft pedal.
Why replace the springs and adjusters too?
They fatigue with heat cycling. A weak return spring leaves the shoe in light contact with the drum, which causes drag, overheating and premature wear on parts you have just fitted.