Centric 111.02650 Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear

Centric Premium Brake Shoes for Classic Ford and Mercury

Centric Premium Brake Shoes, part number 111.02650, are built for front and rear drum brake applications that demand precise fit and consistent braking feel. This drum brake shoe set is engineered for classic Ford, Mercury, Chrysler, and Lincoln vehicles, including Ford F-100, Ford LTD, Mercury Marquis, and Lincoln Continental applications.

The Centric Premium Brake Shoes line focuses on OE-style fitment and dependable friction performance. Each shoe is precision ground for accurate contact in the drum, and the asbestos-free friction material is dyno tested to meet or exceed OE specifications. This part cross-references Raybestos Brakes 265PG for the same application.

Key Features

• Centric Premium Brake Shoes, part number 111.02650
• Drum brake shoe design for front and rear applications
• Bonded friction material for stable braking contact
• Brake shoe width: 2.992 in. / 76.000 mm
• Brake drum diameter: 10.984 in. / 279.000 mm
• Precision-ground for exact fit and function
• Asbestos-free friction compound tested to OE-level specifications
• OE-style pins and levers included by design in the product line

Detailed Description

Centric Premium Brake Shoes 111.02650 are engineered for drum brake service on a range of older passenger cars and light trucks. The application coverage includes front brake use on 1968-1972 Ford F-100, 1967-1972 Ford LTD, 1957-1971 Mercury Colony Park, 1971 Mercury Marquis, 1961-1962 Ford Thunderbird, 1961-1962 Lincoln Continental, and select Chrysler Newport applications. Fitment also includes rear brake use on 1961-1962 Lincoln Continental and 1963-1964 Chrysler Newport. For buyers searching for Ford LTD front brake shoes, Mercury Marquis front brake shoes, or Lincoln Continental drum brake shoes, this part number provides a direct OE-style replacement path.

What It Helps Fix

• Reduced braking response 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 or drum brake holding performance
• Fitment issues from shoes that do not match OE dimensions

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the brake drums, wheel cylinders, return springs, and hardware condition before installation. Measure drum diameter and confirm the vehicle position listed in the fitment data before ordering. Because mounting hardware is not listed as included, plan to reuse or replace related service parts as needed during brake service. Proper adjustment after installation is important for consistent pedal feel and drum brake operation.

Quality Assurance

Centric Parts Premium Brake Shoes are manufactured with precision-ground surfaces and asbestos-free friction compounds that are dyno tested to meet or exceed OE specifications. The Centric Premium Brake Shoes line is built for dependable fitment and repeatable braking performance across supported Ford, Mercury, Chrysler, and Lincoln drum brake applications.