John Deere 4WD Loaders: 544H; 544J — Before Serial Number 611800; 624H; 624J — Before Serial Number 611797
John Deere Tool Carriers: TC54H, TC62H
John Deere Log Loaders: 544H LL, 624H LL
Key Notes:
Part Numbers: R161862
Type: Steel brake disc (brake separator plate)
Weight: 2.00 lbs (0.91 kg)
Serial Number Notes: On the 544J, fits machines built Before Serial Number 611800. On the 624J, fits machines built Before Serial Number 611797. All other models listed fit every serial number.
Companion Part: The matching brake friction disc is RE159198 (1200-series axle)
Related Parts: Brake piston seals R156899 and R156900
Application: Steel separator plate in the axle service brake pack. It stacks between the friction discs and gives them the steel surface they clamp against when the brakes are applied.
Condition: Replacement Part for John Deere Equipment
Common Use Case or Symptoms: Use during a brake pack rebuild, or when the loader has weak or uneven braking, the brakes chatter or grab, or the old plate is warped, scored or heat-blued — a damaged separator plate wears out new friction discs quickly.
Why Choose Broken Tractor:
✅ Steel Separator Plate for the H and Early J Series Loaders – serial cutoffs spelled out
✅ Rebuild the Brake Pack in One Order – RE159198 friction discs and piston seals also available
✅ Fast Shipping from a U.S.-Based Team – ready to ship from our U.S. warehouses
$61.00/ea
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