Raybestos 197PG Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear

Raybestos 197PG Drum Brake Shoe Overview

Raybestos 197PG is an organic drum brake shoe for 12.008-inch brake drums, built with a 2.244-inch brake shoe width and a 2.250-inch steel width. This Element3; Organic brake shoe is a direct-fit option for select Buick and Pontiac drum brake applications, including front and rear positions across multiple classic platforms.

Key Features

• Organic friction material for traditional drum brake service
• Brake shoe width: 2.244 in. / 57.000 mm
• Brake drum diameter: 12.008 in. / 305.000 mm
• Shoe assembly radius: 6.000 in.
• Steel width: 2.250 in.
• Raybestos Element3; Organic construction

Product Details

The Raybestos 197PG drum brake shoe is built around the listed friction and dimensional specifications to support proper contact inside 12-inch drum brake assemblies. Its organic lining material is suited for classic brake systems that rely on predictable pedal feel and consistent shoe-to-drum engagement. This part number, 197PG, also cross-references Wagner Brake Z197R for the same application.

Fitment includes 1961-1970 Buick LeSabre, front; 1959-1960 Buick LeSabre, rear; 1965-1970 Buick Riviera, front; 1954-1955 Buick Century, front and rear; 1958 Buick Century, rear; 1950-1951 Buick Roadmaster, rear; 1952-1957 Buick Roadmaster, rear; 1958 Buick Roadmaster, rear; and 1955-1958 Pontiac Catalina, front. For buyers searching for Raybestos 197PG Buick LeSabre drum brake shoe or Raybestos 197PG Pontiac Catalina front drum brake shoe, this listing matches the confirmed applications shown here.

What It Helps Address

• Brake shoe wear that reduces stopping performance
• Uneven drum contact caused by worn friction material
• Noise or chatter from aged drum brake linings
• Reduced braking consistency in classic Buick and Pontiac drum systems
• Service replacement needs for 12-inch drum brake assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify brake drum diameter, shoe width, and shoe radius before installation. Confirm front or rear position against the vehicle application list, since Raybestos 197PG is used in both positions depending on model and year. Inspect the drum surface, hardware condition, and adjuster components during service so the new shoe seats correctly in the assembly. On 1955-1958 Pontiac Catalina front applications, the fitment notes specify compatibility with a 12-inch drum brake self-adjuster repair kit.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3; Organic brake components are built to meet the dimensional and friction requirements listed for the application. The 197PG part number is supported by confirmed interchange references and vehicle-specific fitment data for classic Buick and Pontiac drum brake service.