Wagner Brake Z970 Parking Brake Shoe - Rear

Rear Parking Brake Shoe for Kia Borrego

Wagner Brake Z970 is a rear parking brake shoe built for 2009-2011 Kia Borrego applications. It uses OE-matched friction material and precision-ground surfaces to promote consistent drum contact and dependable parking brake performance.

Key Features

• OE-matched friction material for brake performance aligned with original equipment standards
• Precision-ground shoe surfaces to maximize friction-to-drum contact
• Brake drum diameter: 8.190 in.
• Brake shoe width: 1.180 in.
• Primary brake shoe friction material thickness: 0.180 in.
• FMSI number 1649-S970; FMSI lining 1649; FMSI steel S970

Detailed Description

Wagner Brake Z970 is a parking brake shoe for the rear position on 2009-2011 Kia Borrego models. The Wagner line focuses on OE-style fit and friction characteristics, and this shoe follows that approach with matched friction material and ground contact surfaces for stable engagement inside the drum. The Z970 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a rear parking brake shoe for Kia Borrego, and it also cross-references 583502JA00 for the same application.

Use this Wagner Brake Z970 when you need a rear parking brake shoe that matches the specified drum dimensions and lining profile for the Borrego platform. The part number Z970 is also useful when verifying replacement options against FMSI 1649-S970 specifications.

What It Helps Address

• Parking brake that does not hold the vehicle securely
• Uneven or inconsistent drum contact at the rear parking brake
• Noise or vibration from worn parking brake shoe friction surfaces
• Reduced parking brake effectiveness from lining wear
• Need for a rear parking brake shoe replacement on a Kia Borrego

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm drum diameter, shoe width, and FMSI references before installation. Inspect the brake drum surface for wear, scoring, or out-of-round conditions, since shoe-to-drum contact depends on drum condition. Verify rear-position fitment for 2009-2011 Kia Borrego applications and compare the existing shoe profile to Wagner Brake Z970 before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Wagner Brake uses OE-matched friction materials and precision-ground components to support consistent brake contact and repeatable fitment. For buyers comparing rear parking brake shoe options, Z970 provides a specification-driven replacement built around the listed drum and lining dimensions.