Bring your rear drum brakes back to firm, quiet operation with the Wagner Brake Drum Brake Shoe (Z538R), a direct-fit rear drum brake shoe for the listed applications — including the 1987-2002 Dodge Dakota, 1990-2000 Jeep Cherokee, 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, and the 1990-1995 & 1997-2000 Jeep Wrangler.
- OE-matched friction material: Wagner uses friction material matched to the original equipment for consistent braking feel.
- Precision-ground lining: the friction surface is precision-ground to maximize friction-to-drum contact.
- Riveted organic lining: organic friction material is riveted to the shoe; the primary lining measures 0.210 in and the secondary lining 0.255 in.
- Sized for 9-inch drums: built for a 9.000-inch drum diameter with a 2.500-inch shoe width.
Mounting hardware is not included, and this shoe does not include parking brake levers — consult the vehicle service information for the correct hardware and whether any original pieces may be reused. Sold individually (one shoe); for even, balanced braking, it's best to replace the shoes on both sides of the axle together as a matched set. If worn or contaminated rear shoes are the cause of noise, poor stopping, or a low pedal, this shoe replaces them; diagnose the cause before replacing. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: AXS538 · AXS538R · BS538R · S538 · 112-05380 · 11205380 · 4723367 · 4723367AB · TS538 · TS538NC · UP538 · UP538NC · UP538SD · 538PB · 538PG · PSS538R · 538NR · 538SG. Manufacturer part number Z538R.
Fitment (All engines): 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan · 1984-1988 Dodge Mini Ram · 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager · 1987-2002 Dodge Dakota · 1987-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan · 1987-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager · 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country · 1990-2000 Jeep Cherokee · 1990-1992 Jeep Comanche · 1990 Jeep Wagoneer · 1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler · 1997-2000 Jeep TJ · 1997-2000 Jeep Wrangler. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Wagner Z538R fit?
It's a rear drum brake shoe for the 1987-2002 Dodge Dakota, 1990-2000 Jeep Cherokee, 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, and the 1990-1995 & 1997-2000 Jeep Wrangler, among others. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Is mounting hardware included?
No. Mounting hardware is not included, and this shoe does not come with parking brake levers. Consult your vehicle service information for the correct hardware and whether any original pieces may be reused.
What is the friction material?
It uses organic friction material that is precision-ground and riveted to the shoe. The primary lining is 0.210 in thick and the secondary lining is 0.255 in.
Do I need to replace both sides?
This listing is for one shoe, sold individually. For even, balanced braking, it's best to replace the shoes on both sides of the axle together as a matched set.
What size drum does this shoe fit?
It's built for a 9.000-inch drum diameter with a 2.500-inch shoe width.