Premium Brake Shoes
Complete with OE-style pins and levers, precision ground and dyno tested for an exact fit.
- Asbestos free
- Precision fit
- Heat resistance
- 1 year or 70,000 km warranty
Short answer
FTC Premium Brake Shoes include all OE-style pins and levers and are precision ground for exact fit and function. Their asbestos-free compounds are formulated and dyno tested to meet or exceed OE specifications, with an application-specific parking-brake formula. They suit medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses, tractors and trailers.
What brake shoes do
In a drum brake, curved shoes sit inside the drum. When you brake, hydraulic pressure pushes the shoes outward against the drum's inner surface and friction slows the wheel. The same shoes also do the work of the parking brake on many vehicles.
Because shoes carry both service braking and parking duty, their friction formula matters. FTC shoes use asbestos-free compounds that are formulated and dyno tested, plus an application-specific parking-brake formula with higher friction characteristics.
Features and best use
Premium Brake Shoes
Medium and heavy duty
Each Premium shoe includes all OE-style pins and levers and is precision ground to give an exact fit and function. They are engineered and tested to provide superior quality and performance.
Key features
- Asbestos-free friction compounds formulated and dyno tested to meet or exceed OE specifications
- Application-specific parking-brake formula with higher friction characteristics
- Continuous dynamometer testing to keep raising the standard
- 100% asbestos-free formulas
Best for: Medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses, tractors and trailers.
At a glance
| Line | Premium |
|---|---|
| Hardware | All OE-style pins and levers included |
| Finish | Precision ground for exact fit and function |
| Friction material | Asbestos-free compounds, 100% asbestos free |
| Testing | Continuous dynamometer testing, meets or exceeds OE specifications |
| Parking brake | Application-specific higher-friction formula |
| Warranty | 1 year or 70,000 km, whichever comes first |
How to choose the right shoes
- Choose Premium shoes for medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses, tractors and trailers.
- For light commercial and off-highway duty, see CV shoes.
- Replacing drums too? Pair with FTC brake drums.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do Premium shoes come with hardware?
Yes, FTC Premium brake shoes come with hardware. Each shoe includes all OE-style pins and levers.
Are the compounds tested?
Yes, the friction compounds in FTC Premium brake shoes are tested. They are formulated and dyno tested to meet or exceed OE specifications, with continuous dynamometer testing.
Do they work as a parking brake?
Yes, FTC Premium brake shoes work as a parking brake. They contain an application-specific parking-brake formula with higher friction characteristics.
Not sure it fits your vehicle?
Search by make, model and year in the FTC part finder, or shop the full FTC range in the online store.
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