Description

Overview

Fras-le AF557 Brake Shoe Kit 16.5 x 7 suits heavy vehicle Q Plus drum brake setups where you need a 16.5 x 7 shoe set and hardware for one wheel end. This kit supplies two lined, riveted shoes to help restore consistent braking feel after service work. Additionally, Fras-le AF557 friction material is designed for stable performance under load, which helps reduce fade risk during higher temperature duty cycles.

Features

• Supplied as two lined, riveted brake shoes plus fitting hardware for one wheel
• Riveted lining supports predictable retention under heat and vibration
• Suits 16.5 x 7 (420 x 178mm) Q Plus shoe geometry used across many truck and trailer drum brakes
• Supports planned maintenance by refreshing shoes and hardware together

Specifications and Materials

• Brake size: 16.5 x 7 (420 x 178mm)
• Lining material: Fras-le AF557
• Rivets per shoe: 28
• Kit contents: two lined shoes and brake hardware for one wheel end

Part number: FB4049AF557K.

Additionally, refer to the Fras-le AF/557 technical leaflet.

Compatibility and Fitment

This kit suits 16.5 x 7 Q Plus drum brake assemblies that use riveted linings and a 28-rivet pattern per shoe. However, confirm your shoe table, cam and anchor hardware style before ordering, because different foundation brake patterns can share the same nominal size. Match the shoe style and hardware layout to your existing assembly so the brakes adjust correctly and wear evenly.

Compliance and Safety

Brake work is safety critical, so a qualified technician should install and bed in the shoes to the drum. Additionally, inspect drums, rollers, return springs, cam bushes, and adjusters so the new linings bed evenly and do not drag. Finally, follow axle and brake manufacturer procedures for burnishing, adjustment, and post-service checks.

Trailer Applications

Fras-le AF557 Brake Shoe Kit 16.5 x 7 commonly suits heavy trailers and prime movers running 16.5 x 7 drum brakes in demanding duty cycles. If you maintain mixed combinations, keep parts matched left to right across the axle so braking remains balanced.

Cross-reference and Suitability

At the time of listing, no verified cross-reference part numbers were confirmed for this complete shoe-and-hardware kit. Select by brake size, Q Plus shoe style, rivet pattern, and lining grade.

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