Hyundai Tiburon Brake Drums
Whether your Tiburon is an early or late build, we match the brake drums to your derivative rather than to the badge
What Are Hyundai Tiburon 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.
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Before you order brake drums for a Tiburon
Does one brake drums listing cover every Tiburon?
No. The Tiburon reached South Africa as the SA-market coupe in 2.0 and 2.7 V6 form, and that alone changes what fits.The coupe body panels, glass and lighting are Tiburon-only, even where the engine and gearbox parts interchange with the Elantra of the same period.
Which engine is in my Tiburon?
SA-market cars were sold with Beta II 2.0 and Delta 2.7 V6. The code stamped on the block settles it — the badge on the boot does not.
What do you need from me to quote brake drums?
The derivative and whether the car has been fitted with non-standard wheels, which can rule out some caliper and disc combinations. 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.
In South Africa the Tiburon is mostly an enthusiast car with an active owner community, where the split between shared mechanical parts and unique body parts defines what is easy to find. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Before You Order Tiburon Brake Drums
Will brake drums from another Tiburon fit mine?
Not automatically. The Tiburon sold in South Africa as the SA-market coupe in 2.0 and 2.7 V6 form, and the coupe body panels, glass and lighting are Tiburon-only, even where the engine and gearbox parts interchange with the Elantra of the same period. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
How do you check brake drums actually fits a Tiburon?
We work backwards from the VIN: generation first, then engine family, then whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within that generation. On the Tiburon specifically, the coupe body panels, glass and lighting are Tiburon-only, even where the engine and gearbox parts interchange with the Elantra of the same period.
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.
Let us confirm the brake drums before you buy
Photos of the old part and your VIN are usually all we need. We confirm the brake drums against your Tiburon before quoting, not after.