Parts for your 2020 Ford Ranger-Brake shoes

2020 Ford Ranger brake shoes: what they do and when to replace them

Brake shoes are relevant to most 2020 Ford Ranger utes. Technical sources including the Ford Australia 2020 Ranger specifications and the Ford Workshop Manual (Section 206‑02, Rear Drum Brake) confirm that non‑Raptor PX MkIII Rangers use rear drum brakes with brake shoes, while the Ranger Raptor runs rear discs and has no brake shoes. Major parts catalogues used in workshops (e.g., Ford OE parts listings and aftermarket catalogues from Bendix and similar) also list rear brake shoe kits for 2011–2021 T6 Rangers excluding Raptor, reinforcing fitment on the 2020 lineup.

On 2020 Rangers with drums at the back, the brake shoes are the curved friction linings that press outward against the inside of the drum to slow the ute. They also do the heavy lifting for the park brake. They’re built for durability and steady braking performance, especially under load and in dusty or muddy conditions common across Australia and New Zealand.

During servicing, a tech will check shoe lining thickness, drum condition, and the self‑adjusters. Shoes should be replaced in axle pairs if the friction material is worn close to the service limit (typically around 1.5–2.0 mm), is cracked or glazed, or if they’ve been contaminated by oil from a leaking axle seal or brake fluid from a weeping wheel cylinder. Drums should be measured for diameter and out‑of‑round