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Wagner Brake Z169R Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear
Reliable Drum Brake Shoe for Dodge, Ford, Mazda, and Mercury Vehicles
The Wagner Brake Z169R drum brake shoe offers dependable braking performance for a range of Dodge, Ford, Mazda, and Mercury models. Designed with organic friction material and riveted attachment, this brake shoe ensures consistent stopping power and durability.
- Brake shoe width: 2.500 inches
- Organic friction material for smooth braking
- Riveted friction material attachment for secure fit
- Brake drum diameter compatibility: 10.000 inches
- Primary friction material thickness: 0.210 inches
- Secondary friction material thickness: 0.250 inches
- FMSI number: S169r
- Mounting hardware not included
Wagner Brand Line Quality and Design
The Wagner brand line is known for producing reliable brake components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This Z169R drum brake shoe is part of Wagner's commitment to quality and performance, featuring organic friction material that balances effective stopping power with reduced noise and dust. The riveted friction material attachment enhances durability, making it suitable for various applications including trucks and SUVs.
Detailed Product Description
The Wagner Brake Z169R drum brake shoe is engineered to fit brake drums with a 10-inch diameter and a shoe width of 2.5 inches. Its organic friction material composition provides a consistent and smooth braking experience, while the riveted attachment method ensures the friction material remains securely in place under demanding conditions. The primary and secondary friction material thicknesses of 0.210 and 0.250 inches respectively contribute to reliable wear characteristics. This brake shoe is compatible with multiple vehicle makes and models, including Dodge Aerostar, Ford Bronco, Mazda B2300, and Mercury Cougar, among others.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
- Dodge Aerostar, Charger, Dart, and Colony Park
- Ford Bronco, F-100, F-150, Explorer, Ranger, and Econoline series
- Mazda B2300, B3000, B4000, and Navajo
- Mercury Capri, Cougar, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Marquis, Montego, and Villager
Common Issues Addressed by This Brake Shoe
- Worn or thin brake shoes causing reduced braking efficiency
- Brake noise or squealing due to degraded friction material
- Uneven brake wear affecting vehicle stopping performance
- Brake fade during extended use or heavy loads
- Compatibility issues with 10-inch brake drums on specified models
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Wagner Z169R drum brake shoe requires removal of the brake drum and careful replacement of the old brake shoes. Note that mounting hardware is not included, so existing hardware should be inspected and replaced if necessary. Proper adjustment of the brake shoes after installation is essential to ensure optimal contact with the brake drum and consistent braking performance. It is recommended to service both sides of the axle simultaneously for balanced braking.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Wagner brake components are manufactured to meet strict quality standards and are designed to provide reliable performance over time. While specific warranty details for the Z169R part number are not provided, Wagner products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Always verify warranty terms with the product documentation or supplier.
This part fits 131 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1996 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1995 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Ford | Explorer | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Mazda | B2300 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Mazda | B3000 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Mazda | B4000 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1994 | Mazda | Navajo | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1993 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1993 | Ford | Explorer | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1993 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1993 | Mazda | Navajo | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1992 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1992 | Ford | Explorer | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1992 | Mazda | Navajo | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1991 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1991 | Ford | Explorer | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1991 | Mazda | Navajo | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1990 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1989 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1989 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1988 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1988 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1987 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1987 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1986 | Ford | Aerostar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1986 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1985 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1984 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1983 | Ford | Ranger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1982 | Ford | F-100 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1982 | Ford | F-150 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1981 | Ford | F-100 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1981 | Ford | F-150 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1980 | Ford | F-100 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; with 4600 (lb) to 4700 (lb) GVW; Wagner | ||
| 1980 | Ford | F-150 | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1978 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1977 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1976 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1976 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Cougar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1974 | Mercury | Cougar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1973 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1972 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1972 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 15 (in) Wheels; with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Ford | E-100 Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Mercury | Colony Park | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Ford | E-100 Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Colony Park | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Marauder | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Ford | E-100 Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Mercury | Colony Park | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.4L | V8 | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | 7.0L | V8 | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner |
| 1969 | Mercury | Marauder | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Dodge | Charger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Dodge | Charger | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Mercury | Colony Park | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Mercury | Cougar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.4L | V8 | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner |
| 1968 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Mercury | Montego | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1968 | Mercury | Montego | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Dodge | Charger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Dodge | Charger | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Ford | Mustang | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Ford | Mustang | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Mercury | Capri | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Mercury | Cougar | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1967 | Mercury | Cougar | 6.4L | V8 | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner |
| 1967 | Mercury | Villager | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1966 | Dodge | Charger | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1966 | Dodge | Charger | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1966 | Ford | Bronco | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1966 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1966 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1966 | Mercury | Villager | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1965 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1965 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1964 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1964 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1963 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1963 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1962 | Dodge | Dart | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1962 | Dodge | Dart | Front | with 10 (ft) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1962 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1962 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1961 | Ford | Econoline | Rear | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner | ||
| 1961 | Ford | Econoline | Front | with 10 (in) x 2-1/2 (in) Brakes; Wagner |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.