PowerStop B473 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Rear Brake Shoes for GM Trucks and SUVs

PowerStop B473 rear autospecialty brake shoes are built for drum brake applications that demand consistent parking brake performance and OE-style fitment. This rear drum brake shoe set uses a semi-metallic bonded friction material with a post-cured finish for quicker break-in and dependable stopping response.

Compatible With a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac rear drum brake applications, including Chevrolet Express 1500, GMC Savana 2500, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon models with the correct 11-inch brake setup.

Key Features

• Semi-metallic friction material for steady braking performance
• Post-cured lining for shorter break-in time
• Precision cam-ground for proper drum fitment
• Chamfered edges to help reduce noise and chatter
• Bonded friction material attachment
• 100% asbestos-free and copper-free construction
• New steel backing coated to resist rust
• PowerStop B473 rear autospecialty brake shoes for OE-style replacement

Product Details

The PowerStop Autospecialty brake shoe line is focused on precision manufacturing and adherence to OEM standards. For this application, the B473 rear brake shoes are engineered for rear drum brake systems found on many GM full-size trucks, vans, and SUVs from 1975-2002. This includes fitments such as Chevrolet C1500, GMC K1500, Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, and Cadillac Escalade rear drum brake applications with the specified brake dimensions.

This part cross-references Raybestos Brakes 473PG and Wagner Brake Z473 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Reduced parking brake holding performance
• Rear drum brake noise and chatter
• Uneven shoe-to-drum contact
• Rust-related backing plate deterioration
• Slow brake shoe break-in after replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear drum size, axle configuration, and brake hardware layout before installation. These brake shoes do not include mounting hardware or parking brake levers, so reuse or replace related components as needed during service. Clean and inspect the drum surface, wheel cylinders, and adjuster assembly before final adjustment.

For fitment, confirm the vehicle application against the listed rear configurations. Examples include Fits 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear; Fits 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear; and Fits 1992-1999 GMC K1500, rear.

Quality Assurance

PowerStop manufactures this brake shoe line to strict OEM standards using asbestos-free, copper-free materials and rust-resistant coated steel for consistent service quality.