# 1696642 Brake Cam | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Brake Cam - Part Number: 1696642

  

This genuine Volvo Penta brake cam is a left/right-specific Z-cam brake shaft used in the left rear Z-cam brake camshaft. It is manufactured to the original Volvo dimensional, material and interface requirements so the serviced assembly retains its designed alignment, sealing, load capacity and operating reliability. Left-hand/rear-axle application. Cam length below head: 285 mm. Overall length commonly catalogued around 322 mm. 48-tooth Z-cam form. In service, it rotates the left-side Z-cam mechanism to expand the brake shoes against the drum. Selection must be confirmed by OEM part number 1696642, the exact engine/product model, serial number and the installed assembly configuration.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM brake cam

• OEM part number 1696642

• Documented application: left rear Z-cam brake camshaft

• Validated family: Volvo heavy-duty drum-brake Z-cam system

• 48-tooth Z-cam form

• Overall length commonly catalogued around 322 mm

• Cam length below head: 285 mm

• Left-hand/rear-axle application

• Primary function: Rotates the left-side Z-cam mechanism to expand the brake shoes against the drum

• Confirm axle side, cam length and tooth count; renew bushes/seals and set brake adjustment after installation

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 1696642 (current/original OEM service reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 1696642

• Meritor 68191403

• Paired right-hand camshaft 1696643

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• DT Spare Parts 2.40110

• Febi Bilstein 186653

• Auger 105620

• Sampa 038.413

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• left rear Z-cam brake camshaft

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / product models:

• Volvo F, Volvo FH, Volvo FH II, Volvo FM, Volvo FMX

• Volvo NH

• Engine / Application Family: Volvo heavy-duty drum-brake Z-cam system

• Serial / Configuration Note: Confirm part number 1696642 against the serialised Volvo parts list and the installed assembly before ordering; adjacent production variants may use a different size, thickness, orientation or connection.

  

🔌 Function

  

Rotates the left-side Z-cam mechanism to expand the brake shoes against the drum. Confirm axle side, cam length and tooth count; renew bushes/seals and set brake adjustment after installation.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Uneven braking or vehicle pull under braking

• Excessive camshaft/bush play

• Brake shoes slow to apply or release

• Camshaft binding, corrosion or poor lubrication

• Uneven lining wear, noise or reduced braking efficiency

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 622.91 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 622.91 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 1696642 Brake Cam | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/1696642-brake-cam-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-29