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Weak rear braking from brake shoe dust in the drums (Fabia I)

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Engine / equipment
Škoda Fabia I (all versions)
Period mentioned
2000–2007
Symptoms
The rear brakes are sometimes weak.
Possible cause described
AUTO BILD (June 2010): on the Fabia I, dust from the brake shoes builds up in the rear brake drum and makes it less effective. It recommends removing and cleaning it at the service.
Check for the garage
At every service, have the rear drums removed and cleaned and the shoes checked. If the car brakes weakly or unevenly, have the brakes checked before using it further.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

AUTO BILD: Škoda Fabia and Roomster used-car test

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

At every service, have the rear drums removed and cleaned and the shoes checked. If the car brakes weakly or unevenly, have the brakes checked before using it further.

What are the symptoms?

The rear brakes are sometimes weak.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Skoda
Engine / equipment
Škoda Fabia I (all versions)
Period mentioned
2000–2007

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