I have a 2007 focus, and about 20,000 miles the rear drum brakes started squealing. My Ford mechanic said this is common and offered to fix it for about $200. Is there a recall or TSB from Ford Company on this problem?

It could be something caught in the brake pads or rear shoes. It could be a broken rear drum component if you have rear drum brakes.

Will be a leak either at the brake caliper or drum brake or brake hose would recommend you get a mechanic to look or repair as it will need bleeding afterwards

brakes typically only last about mas 30k miles. might be the brake lining warning shims letting you know its low or that plus glazed rotors/ drums needing to be replaced and or cut.

I own a 2003 Toyota Corolla with 60,000 miles on it and I have never touched the brakes. If you do only city driving/stop and go , you certainly could wear out your brakes in that amount of time. Brushing the rear brakes would only stop them from squealing if the brake drums are glazed. Braking early and gently would also wear off the any glaze and stop a squealing condition caused by hot drum hard braking. Many places will offer a free brake inspection during an oil change. Do not be afraid to get a second opinion somewhere else. Take a knowledgeable friend along and have the mechanic show you the worn brakes if they say you need them. If "cars for life" is some kind of lifetime warranty, read the fine print . Warranties do not cover normal wearing parts (tires, brakes, etc.). Unless something catastrophic happens extended warranties often cost more than you will ever get back.

either the brakes need to be replaced or there is alot of junk built up inside. Either way rear drums need to be taken off, cleaned and shoes inspected for wear.

the rear brakes may not be adjusted properly causing them to rub on the drum take it back to the mechanic and have him adjust them so there is some slack

Check brake drums for accumulated dust if it has rear drum brakes....have the U-joints checked out and lubed if possible

emergancy brake cable is froze holding the brake on

if you have rear disc brakes all you have to do is take the two bolts off and lift the caliper off and pull the pads out but now if you have drums there is a rubber boot behind the whole drum assembly take it out use a screw driver or a brake tool to back off the tension of the shoes

go to local ford garage

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