DVJX 12-538 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Overview

This bonded drum brake shoe, part number 12-538, is built for rear brake service on a wide range of Jeep, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It is a fitment-specific replacement for vehicles using the listed drum or wheel configurations, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Dodge Dakota applications.

Part number 12-538 is a bonded design, which is the key construction detail for this brake shoe. Use the fitment notes to confirm the exact rear brake setup before ordering, especially on vehicles with specific drum sizes, wheel sizes, or stud-length requirements.

Key Features

• Bonded brake shoe construction for rear drum brake service.
• Application-specific fitment for listed Jeep, Dodge, and Plymouth models.
• Rear position coverage across multiple drum brake configurations.
• Part number 12-538 for easy catalog matching.
• Compatible with select Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Dodge Dakota rear brake setups.

Detailed Description

The 12-538 drum brake shoe is intended for rear brake applications where a bonded shoe design is specified. Fitment includes 1984-2002 Dodge Caravan, 1987-2002 Dodge Dakota, 1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee, 1990-2000 Jeep Wrangler, 1990 Jeep Wagoneer, 1990-1992 Jeep Comanche, and 1990-1993 Plymouth Voyager and Grand Voyager applications, with notes that identify the required drum, wheel, or stud configuration. This makes part number 12-538 a practical replacement when servicing rear drum brake systems on Jeep and Dodge platforms.

Bonded construction is commonly used in drum brake service for consistent lining attachment and dependable contact with the drum surface. For Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler rear brake repairs, as well as Dodge Dakota rear drum brake maintenance, verify the notes against the existing brake hardware before installation.

What It Helps Solve

• Rear brake shoe wear that reduces braking performance.
• Noise or vibration from worn drum brake linings.
• Poor stopping response caused by aged bonded shoes.
• Brake service needs on vehicles with listed rear drum configurations.
• Fitment issues when the drum size or wheel specification must match exactly.

Installation Notes

Confirm the year, make, model, and rear brake notes before installation. Several listings require specific drum sizes, wheel sizes, or stud-length details, so matching the existing brake setup is essential. Inspect the drum surface and related brake components during service to ensure proper operation after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Bonded construction supports a direct replacement approach for the listed rear drum brake applications. Part number 12-538 is cataloged for fitment-specific ordering across Jeep, Dodge, and Plymouth rear brake systems.