In today's era of disc brakes, I'd just like to ask a bit about drums.

One of our nurses has an AE92 Corolla. Recently acquired and needs some servicing. We took it to the shop to get it serviced.

The front pads were new but the rotors had to be refaced (Php500/ea). The sliding pins also had to be pressed out the machine shop because it was siezed (I think it was Php300 for each front caliper?)

I'm not really familiar with servicing drums on Corollas so here goes. When the left rear drum was opened, the friction material on the shoe was no longer bonded with the brake shoe and the wheel cylinder was leaking badly.

Cost to replace the rear brake shoes were Php1,200 (RICO). The Kaisin brand replacement wheel cylinders were Php950ea. (need 2).

The car performed well enough after the work. Mechanic charged Php1,100 in labor. Total bill for servicing two front brakes and two rear brakes including parts, labor, brake fluid, grease and other oddments were Php5,500.00. Not expecting bargain basement prices, but do you guys think the price was fair? Thanks.

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