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Meritor · Brakes & Wheel End
4551Q-CORE
In stock · ships from Knoxville
This is an unlined brake shoe core, a remanufacturable casting for heavy-duty truck or trailer drum brakes.
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Fits 16.500 x 8.625 drum brakes using Meritor Q-style shoes. Typically used on heavy-duty trailers and trucks. Verify axle and brake model before ordering.
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The core does not include the friction lining; it is the bare metal frame that gets relined and reused. It fits Meritor Q-series brake applications with a 16.5-inch drum diameter and 8.625-inch shoe width. You would replace this core during a brake reline if the original shoe is worn, damaged, or has exceeded its rebuild limit, then return the old core for remanufacturing credit.
Part Number: 4551Q-CORE
BRAKE SHOE CORE
Unit: ea
Dealer: Knox Trailers
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