Dexter 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 Inch Hydraulic Brake Shoe, Free Backing

This Dexter hydraulic brake shoe is sized 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches and is designated Free Backing, part number 040-402-00. It is built for trailer axle hydraulic brake assemblies that use this shoe size, giving trailer owners a direct replacement shoe when relining or rebuilding a hydraulic drum brake. The shoe carries the Dexter part number 040-402-00 for straightforward reordering, and at 1.1 pounds it is sized for a single shoe unit rather than a full axle set, so buyers should confirm how many shoes their brake assembly requires before ordering. As a Dexter-branded component, it is manufactured to the dimensional specification (8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches) that Dexter hydraulic brake systems of this shoe size are built around. This part is intended for use in servicing existing Dexter hydraulic brake assemblies where the shoe size matches 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches.

Specifications

• Brand: Dexter
• Manufacturer Part Number: 040-402-00
• Product Name: 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 Hydraulic Shoe, Free Backing
• Shoe Size: 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches
• Configuration: Free Backing
• Weight: 1.1 pounds
• UPC: 106151123590

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this Dexter brake shoe? The Dexter hydraulic brake shoe, part number 040-402-00, is sized 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches.

How much does the 040-402-00 brake shoe weigh? This Dexter hydraulic brake shoe weighs 1.1 pounds.

Is this a genuine Dexter part? Yes, part number 040-402-00 is a genuine Dexter branded hydraulic brake shoe, not a generic aftermarket copy.

What does Free Backing mean for this shoe? Free Backing is part of the product designation for Dexter shoe 040-402-00, identifying this specific shoe configuration.

Does the part number 040-402-00 apply to a single shoe or a full set? Part number 040-402-00 is listed at 1.1 pounds, consistent with a single 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inch shoe unit; check how many shoes your brake assembly needs before ordering.

What is the UPC for this Dexter brake shoe? The UPC for the Dexter 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 hydraulic shoe, Free Backing (040-402-00), is 106151123590.

How do I identify the correct replacement shoe for my Dexter hydraulic brakes? Match the shoe dimensions to 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches, the size of Dexter part 040-402-00, to confirm it is the correct replacement for your assembly.

Can this shoe be used to rebuild an existing hydraulic drum brake? Yes, the Dexter 040-402-00 hydraulic shoe is intended for servicing and rebuilding hydraulic drum brake assemblies that use the 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inch shoe size.

Is part 040-402-00 the manufacturer part number I should use to order? Yes, 040-402-00 is the Dexter manufacturer part number to reference when ordering this 8-1/2 x 2-1/4 inch hydraulic shoe.