Raybestos 216PG Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Raybestos Element3 Organic Drum Brake Shoe 216PG

Raybestos 216PG is an organic drum brake shoe built for 7.008-inch brake drums with a 3.500-inch shoe assembly radius. The 1.252-inch brake shoe width and 1.190-inch steel width support a precise fit in drum brake service, while the organic friction material provides a traditional friction profile for everyday braking needs.

Key Features

• Organic friction material for drum brake applications
• Brake shoe width: 1.252 in. / 31.800 mm
• Brake drum diameter: 7.008 in. / 178.000 mm
• Shoe assembly radius: 3.500 in.
• Steel width: 1.190 in.
• Raybestos Element3; Organic product line
• Part number 216PG for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Product Details

The Raybestos Element3; Organic line focuses on brake service parts with a straightforward organic friction design. For drum brake repairs on vehicles such as Honda Civic and similar applications that use a 7-inch drum format, 216PG provides the dimensional specifications needed for accurate drum shoe replacement. This part cross-references Autolite 216 and Beck/Arnley 081-0515 for the same application.

Use 216PG when replacing worn drum brake shoes in a system that calls for a 7.008-inch drum diameter and matching 3.500-inch radius. The Raybestos 216PG part number is also useful when searching by OE-style dimensions, friction type, or interchange references.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or noisy drum brake operation caused by worn friction material
• Reduced braking response from thin or glazed brake shoes
• Uneven drum contact from incorrect shoe width or radius
• Brake service needs on vehicles using 7-inch drum brake hardware
• Parts lookup for Raybestos 216PG and related interchange numbers

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify drum diameter, shoe width, and assembly radius before installation. Inspect the brake drum surface for scoring, heat spots, or out-of-round wear, and confirm the backing plate and adjuster hardware are in serviceable condition. For fitment-based searches, use the exact vehicle application and position data from your catalog lookup; this part number is commonly searched for Honda Civic drum brake service and other 7-inch drum applications.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos is a long-established brake parts brand, and the Element3; Organic line is built around application-specific friction and dimensional accuracy for drum brake service. Part number 216PG is identified by multiple interchange references, including Autolite 216 and Beck/Arnley 081-0515, to support accurate catalog matching.