Beck Arnley 083-2887 Brake Drum - Rear

Rear Brake Drum for Kia Sportage

This Beck Arnley brake drum is built for rear brake service on the 1998-2002 Kia Sportage. It follows foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit, and function, helping you replace a worn rear drum with a part matched to the original application.

Beck Arnley 083-2887 is a direct-fit style rear brake drum for the Kia Sportage, with dimensions and mounting details that matter for proper brake operation. Use it when you need a rear drum for 1998-2002 Kia Sportage models and want OE-style sizing from a brand focused on import applications.

Key Features

• Rear brake drum for 1998-2002 Kia Sportage applications
• 5-lug design with 139.5 mm bolt pattern
• Drum I.D. 260 mm and maximum I.D. 261.2 mm
• Drum O.D. 290 mm with 278 mm hub O.D.
• Drum height 72.4 mm and center hole I.D. 43 mm
• Lug stud hole I.D. 12.4 mm for application-specific fitment
• OE-specification replacement from Beck Arnley

Detailed Description

Beck Arnley 083-2887 is a rear brake drum engineered around the dimensional requirements of the Kia Sportage brake system. Important measurements include a 260 mm drum inside diameter, 261.2 mm maximum inside diameter, 290 mm outside diameter, and 72.4 mm drum height, all of which support correct brake shoe contact and drum fitment. The 5-lug, 139.5 mm bolt pattern and 43 mm center hole I.D. further define the application for 1998-2002 Kia Sportage rear brake service.

Beck Arnley sources parts to meet foreign nameplate OE specifications, and this brake drum reflects that approach with form, fit, and function aligned to the original vehicle requirements. Beck Arnley 083-2887 is a practical choice when replacing a rear brake drum on a Kia Sportage and you need the dimensions to match the vehicle’s brake hardware.

Common Reasons to Replace

• Brake pulsation or uneven rear braking
• Scored, worn, or out-of-spec drum surfaces
• Noise from rear brake drum contact
• Reduced brake shoe contact area
• Service needed on a 1998-2002 Kia Sportage rear brake system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify drum dimensions, bolt pattern, and center hole measurements before installation. Inspect rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and related hardware for wear while servicing the drum, and confirm the drum seats correctly on the hub before road testing. For fitment, this part is listed for 1998-2002 Kia Sportage, rear.

Quality Assurance

Beck Arnley parts are sourced to meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit, and function. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.