Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Ranger — Drum Brake Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Ranger drum brake replacements at independent shops across the US.
$464
typical total — half of all Ford Ranger drum brake replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $379 – $591
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$3791 in 4 paid less
$464typical
$5913 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Drums and shoesBrake shoes, drums, hardware kit; wheel cylinders when leaking or seized | $172 | $220 | $267 |
| Labor — 2.4 hrs typicalRange 1.8 – 3 hrs: remove drums, replace shoes and hardware, adjust, replace wheel cylinders if needed, bleed | $150 | $200 | $270 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$44 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $379 | $464 | $591 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $379 and $591 is inside the band where half of all Ford Ranger drum brake replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (shoes only with drums resurfaced or reused); above it is not automatically gouging (drums, shoes, hardware and both wheel cylinders, seized adjusters freed up) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Drums reused or replaced — resurfacing saves money when drums are within spec.
- Wheel cylinders — they tend to weep once disturbed — many shops replace them with the shoes.
- Parking brake — cables and adjusters seized by rust add time.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Ranger, model years 1988–2009
Data confidence Limited — smaller sample — treat the range as indicative
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Limited — smaller sample — treat the range as indicative
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.