Commercial Truck Brake Shoe Identification Guide
Expert guide to identifying and selecting the right brake shoes for your commercial truck or trailer. Get accurate parts identification and professional brake service.
How to Identify Your Brake Shoes
Measure Shoe Width
Measure the width of the brake shoe lining
- Common widths: 4", 5", 6", 7", 8.625"
- Measure at the center of the shoe
- Use calipers for accurate measurement
Check Drum Diameter
Determine the drum diameter the shoe fits
- Common sizes: 15" x 4", 16.5" x 7", 16.5" x 8.625"
- Check vehicle specifications
Measure Pivot End Opening
Measure the opening at the pivot (anchor) end of the shoe
- Typical sizes range from 0.625" to 1.125"
- This is where the shoe contacts the anchor pin
- Critical for proper fitment
Measure Cam End Opening
Measure the opening at the cam (S-cam) end of the shoe
- Usually smaller than pivot end
- Common sizes: 0.625" to 1.0"
- Must match S-cam roller diameter
Brake Shoe Lookup Tool
Find the exact brake shoe you need by filtering by drum diameter and shoe width. Our comprehensive catalog includes over 60 different brake shoe configurations.
Brake Shoe Lookup Filters
Part Number | Drum Diameter | Shoe Width | Pivot End | Webs | Position | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1279 | 15" | 3.5" | - | 1 Web | Universal | Wagner Air |
1307 | 15" | 3.5" | - | 1 Web | Front | Meritor T Front |
1308A | 15" | 4" | - | 1 Web | Universal | Wagner Air (512 shoe) |
1308TT | 15" | 4" | - | 1 Web | Front | Meritor Q Front (+2 more)
|
1443TTCommon | 15" | 4" | - | 1 Web | Front | Eaton ES Front (+1 more)
|
4223A | 16.5" | 5" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton (High Mount) |
4311J | 16.5" | 7" | - | 1 Web | Universal | Eaton (Low Mount) (+1 more)
|
4471B | 18" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Cast Iron |
4514Q | 16.5" | 6" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor P (+2 more)
|
4515 | 16.7" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Cast Iron |
4515E | 16.5" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Bendix (+3 more)
|
4515H | 16.5" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor H.D. Q |
4515HQ | 16.5" | 7" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor H.D. Q |
4515QCommon | 16.5" | 7" | 1" | 2 Webs | Drive and Trailer | Meritor Q (+2 more)
|
4524Q | 16.5" | 5" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q (+1 more)
|
4527B | 18" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton Cast Iron |
4549Q | 16.5" | 4" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q |
4551Q | 16.5" | 8.625" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q (+1 more)
|
4552QN | 16.5" | 10" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q (Non-offset) |
4552QO | 16.5" | 10" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q (Offset) |
4561 | 16.25" | 3.5" | - | 1 Web | Universal | Meritor T |
4591 | 12.25" | 7.5" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton (+1 more)
|
4644A | 16.5" | 8" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q |
4670 | 12.25" | 7.5" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q |
4674 | 16.5" | 8.625" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton |
4692 | 12.25" | 7.5" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Standard Forge (open roller end) (+2 more)
|
4693 | 15" | 4" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Bendix |
4701 | 16.5" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Spicer XL |
4702Common | 15" | 4" | - | 2 Webs | Front | Meritor Q Plus Front |
4703 | 15" | 5" | - | 2 Webs | Front | Meritor Q Plus Front |
4704 | 15" | 6" | - | 2 Webs | Front | Meritor Q Plus Front |
4705 | 15" | 7" | - | 1 Web | Front | Meritor Q Plus Front |
4706 | 15" | 8" | - | 1 Web | Front | Meritor Q Plus Front |
4707Common | 16.5" | 7" | 1" | 2 Webs | Drive and Trailer | Meritor Q Plus (+3 more)
|
4708 | 16.5" | 7" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton for Rockwell |
4709Common | 16.5" | 7" | 1.25" | 2 Webs | Rear | Eaton ES (+1 more)
|
4710 | 15" | 8.625" | 1.25" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q Plus (+1 more)
|
4711 | 16.5" | 8.625" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q Plus |
4715 | 16.5" | 6" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q Plus |
4717 | 15" | 8.625" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton Reduced Envelope |
4718 | 16.5" | 8" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q Plus |
4719 | 16.5" | 5" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton ES II |
4720 | 16.5" | 5" | 1" | 2 Webs | Universal | Meritor Q Plus |
4725 | 16.5" | 6" | 1.25" | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton ES II |
4726 | 16.5" | 8.625" | 1.25" | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton ES II |
4729 | 15" | 4" | - | 2 Webs | Universal | Eaton ES II |
1279
Wagner
Applications:
Wagner Air
1307
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor T Front
1308A
Wagner
Applications:
Wagner Air (512 shoe)
1308TT
Meritor/Eaton
Applications:
Meritor Q Front, Eaton Front, Meritor T Front
Cross References: C1308, C1308E, C1308T
1443TT
CommonEaton
Applications:
Eaton ES Front, Eaton 1443ES
Cross References: C1443
4223A
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton (High Mount)
Cross References: C4223
4311J
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton (Low Mount), Eaton (High Mount)
Cross References: C4311
4471B
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Cast Iron
Cross References: C4471
4514Q
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor P, Meritor Q, Meritor Q w/relocated spring hole
Cross References: C4514Q, C4514QR
4515
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Cast Iron
Cross References: C4515PC
4515E
Multiple
Applications:
Bendix, Fruehauf P, Fruehauf XEM3, Meritor P
Cross References: C4515F, C4515F3, C4515P
4515H
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor H.D. Q
4515HQ
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor H.D. Q
Cross References: C4515HQ
4515Q
CommonMeritor
Applications:
Meritor Q, A91 3222 S 1293, R4513
Cross References: C4515Q
4524Q
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q, A 3222 E 1383
Cross References: C4524Q
4527B
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton Cast Iron
Cross References: C4527
4549Q
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q
Cross References: C4549Q
4551Q
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q, R4551Q
Cross References: C4551Q
4552QN
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q (Non-offset)
Cross References: C4552QN
4552QO
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q (Offset)
Cross References: C4552QO
4561
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor T
4591
Multiple
Applications:
Eaton, Standard Forge (closed roller end)
Cross References: C4591S
4644A
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q
4670
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q
Cross References: C4670
4674
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton
Cross References: C4674
4692
Multiple
Applications:
Standard Forge (open roller end), Dana Spicer Fast Change II, Dana Spicer U
Cross References: C4692, C4692FC2, C4692U
4693
Bendix
Applications:
Bendix
4701
Spicer
Applications:
Spicer XL
Cross References: C4701
4702
CommonMeritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus Front
Cross References: C4702QP
4703
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus Front
Cross References: C4703QP
4704
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus Front
Cross References: C4704QP
4705
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus Front
4706
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus Front
Cross References: C4706QP
4707
CommonMeritor/Spicer
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus, Spicer XL II, Meritor H.D. Q Plus, Meritor w/relocated springhole
Cross References: C4707QP, C4707QPM, C4707QPR
4708
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton for Rockwell
4709
CommonEaton
Applications:
Eaton ES, Eaton ES II
Cross References: C4709, C4709G2
4710
Meritor/IMT
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus, IMT
Cross References: C4710QP, C4710IMT
4711
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus
Cross References: C4711QP
4715
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus
Cross References: C4715QP
4717
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton Reduced Envelope
Cross References: C4717
4718
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus
Cross References: C4718QP
4719
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton ES II
Cross References: C4719
4720
Meritor
Applications:
Meritor Q Plus
Cross References: C4720QP
4725
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton ES II
Cross References: C4725
4726
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton ES II
Cross References: C4726
4729
Eaton
Applications:
Eaton ES II
Cross References: C4729
Types of Commercial Brake Shoes
Click on any type below to see detailed applications
Meritor Q Brake Shoes
4515G
Meritor P/Q Brake Shoes
4514G
Fruehauf XEM3 Brake Shoes
4551B
Eaton Mount Brake Shoes
4311J
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Can't Find Part Number
- Clean the brake shoe with brake cleaner
- Check multiple locations on the shoe
- Look for color-coded edges or markings
- Compare with known working brake shoe
Multiple Part Numbers
- Use the primary/main part number
- Cross-reference all numbers found
- Consult manufacturer's catalog
- Contact parts specialist for verification
Aftermarket vs OEM
- OEM numbers provide exact match
- Aftermarket may have multiple equivalents
- Check material specifications
- Verify mounting hole patterns match
Important Safety Notice
Brake system components are critical safety items. Always have brake work performed by certified technicians. Improper installation or incorrect parts can result in brake failure and serious accidents.
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