Hyundai i20 Brake Drums
Brake Drums to suit the Hyundai i20, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai i20 Brake Drums?
Brake drums sit on the rear axle of smaller Hyundais like the i10, i20 entry grades, with shoes expanding inside them to stop the car. They handle less duty than fronts but carry almost all of the parking-brake load, which is why Hyundai's automatic adjuster failures end up scoring drums here in SA.
Signs You Need New Brake Drums
Before you order brake drums for a i20
i20 owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — PB, then GB, then the current BC3 all sold here.The PB and GB are different cars underneath despite the shared badge, so a part listed simply as "i20" is not automatically the right one — the generation code decides it.
Engine families fitted to the SA-market i20:
Disc diameter on a Hyundai tracks the derivative rather than the model — a 1.6 and a turbo version of the same car frequently run different front brakes, and N Line derivatives differ again.
Send us the derivative and whether the car has been fitted with non-standard wheels, which can rule out some caliper and disc combinations with your enquiry and we will confirm the correct brake drums against your car before anything is dispatched.
In South Africa the i20 is mostly a high-mileage commuter hatch that spends its life in stop-start city traffic, which is why wear items move faster on an i20 than on almost anything else Hyundai sells here. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai i20 Brake Drums — Questions We Get Asked
Will brake drums from another i20 fit mine?
Not automatically. The i20 sold in South Africa as PB, then GB, then the current BC3, and the PB and GB are different cars underneath despite the shared badge, so a part listed simply as "i20" is not automatically the right one — the generation code decides it. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African i20 come with?
SA-market cars ran Kappa 1.2, Gamma 1.4, Kappa 1.0 T-GDi (N Line). The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
How much does it cost to replace brake drums on a Hyundai?
Parts vary by model — i20 rears are budget-friendly and Ferodo and OEM-spec drums are widely available through our supplier network. Labour is typically two to three hours a pair including shoes and fresh springs. Send your VIN for a free quote.
What are the symptoms of worn brake drums?
Scoring grooves inside the drum cause a pulse through the pedal under braking, plus scraping noises, squeal and an inefficient handbrake. In the rain the noise often worsens. Hyundai auto-adjuster failure is a well-known drum-killer in SA.
Which Hyundai models have rear drum brakes?
Entry-level i10, i20 grades, plus older Atos, Getz and the base Tucson all use rear drums. Higher trims and all Accent/Creta/Santa Fe rears switched to discs long ago. Always check your exact VIN as some i20 N Line trims have rear discs.
How long do Hyundai brake drums last?
Commonly 100,000 to 150,000 km in typical SA conditions — about twice the life of the shoes inside them. Drums last longer when the automatic adjuster is working; Hyundai's auto-adjuster is a known weak point, so service the mechanism every pad change.
Where can I buy Hyundai brake drums in South Africa?
We source drums nationally through our supplier network, including Ferodo and OEM-spec units plus strip-yard specialists. I20/i20 drums are common stock; older Atos/Getz drums often need ordering. Send us your VIN for a same-day quote.
Not sure which brake drums fits your i20?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct brake drums for your exact i20 derivative.