Centric 111.02430 Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear

Centric Premium Brake Shoes for Ford and Mercury

Centric Premium Brake Shoes are built for drum brake service with precision-ground friction surfaces and OE-style pins and levers. This Centric Premium Brake Shoes set is engineered for exact fit and consistent braking performance on select Ford Mustang and Mercury Villager applications.

Key Features

• Part number 111.02430
• Brake shoe width: 2.244 in. / 57.000 mm
• Brake drum diameter: 241.000 mm / 9.488 in.
• Bonded friction material attachment
• Asbestos-free friction compound formulated and dyno tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
• Precision-ground for fit and function
• OE-style pins and levers included by design
• Mounting hardware included: No

Detailed Description

Centric Premium Brake Shoes, part number 111.02430, are a drum brake shoe solution for vehicles that use a 241 x 57 mm brake shoe profile. The bonded friction material is engineered for stable contact in drum brake systems, while the precision-ground finish helps support proper shoe-to-drum fit. This product line focuses on OE-style construction and application-specific friction characteristics for parking brake and service brake use where specified.

Compatible With 1964-1970 Ford Mustang, front; 1964-1966 Ford Mustang, rear; 1962-1965 Mercury Villager, front; 1962-1964 Mercury Villager, rear; and 1965 Mercury Villager, rear. If you are searching for Ford Mustang brake shoes or Mercury Villager drum brake shoes, 111.02430 is the Centric Premium option for these listed applications.

This part cross-references Wagner Brake Z352R for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Reduced braking performance from worn drum brake shoes
• Uneven shoe-to-drum contact caused by worn friction surfaces
• Brake noise related to aged or glazed drum brake linings
• Poor parking brake holding performance on listed applications
• Fitment issues from non-OE-style shoe geometry

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the brake drum, wheel cylinders, return springs, and adjusters before installation. Verify drum diameter and shoe width match the vehicle specification, and confirm the brake hardware condition before reassembly. Proper adjustment after installation is important for pedal feel and parking brake operation.

Quality Assurance

Centric Premium Brake Shoes are engineered and tested to meet OE-style fit and performance expectations. The asbestos-free friction compound is dyno tested against OE specifications, and the design includes OE-style pins and levers for application-specific function.