Centric 111.02970 Drum Brake Shoe - Front

Centric Premium Brake Shoes for Drum Brake Service

Centric Premium Brake Shoes, part number 111.02970, are built for drum brake applications that require consistent friction and OE-style fit. This drum brake shoe set uses bonded friction material and precision-ground surfaces to help maintain proper contact inside the brake drum.

For drivers searching for Centric brake shoes for Honda Civic or other drum brake applications, 111.02970 is engineered with asbestos-free friction compounds and OE-style pins and levers. The result is a service part focused on accurate fit, stable braking feel, and dependable parking brake performance where applicable.

Key Features

• Centric Premium Brake Shoes line for drum brake service
• Part number 111.02970 for catalog and cross-reference lookup
• Bonded friction material for consistent shoe-to-drum contact
• Precision-ground for exact fit and function
• Asbestos-free friction compound tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
• OE-style pins and levers included in the shoe design
• Brake drum diameter: 250 mm / 9.843 in
• Brake shoe width: 55 mm / 2.165 in

Product Details

Centric Premium Brake Shoes are part of the Centric Premium Brake Shoes product line, which focuses on OE-style replacement parts for drum brake systems. This 111.02970 application uses a 250 x 55 publication dimension and is built around a bonded friction attachment for stable installation and wear characteristics. The friction compound is formulated for drum brake performance and dyno tested against OE specifications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. If you are sourcing brake shoes for a Honda Civic drum brake repair, verify drum diameter, shoe width, and axle position before ordering. Part number 111.02970 is also referenced in interchange catalogs under multiple equivalent numbers.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Reduced parking brake holding performance
• Brake shoe lining wear from normal drum brake service
• Uneven contact inside the brake drum
• Noise or vibration caused by worn friction surfaces
• Loss of braking consistency in drum brake applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the brake drum, wheel cylinder, return springs, and adjuster hardware before installation. Clean the backing plate contact points and confirm the drum diameter matches the 250 mm / 9.843 in specification. Because mounting hardware is not listed as included, plan to reuse or replace related service hardware as needed during the brake job.

For fitment-based searches, this part is commonly referenced for Honda Civic drum brake service and other drum brake applications that use the same shoe dimensions. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and brake position against the catalog before installation.

Quality Assurance

Centric states that these premium brake shoes are engineered and tested for quality and performance, with asbestos-free friction materials formulated to meet or exceed OE specifications. The design also uses OE-style pins and levers and precision-ground surfaces to support proper fit and function.