Bendix Friction 151 Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Drum Brakes

Bendix Friction Part Number 151 is a rear drum brake shoe set built for vehicles that use 10-inch drum brake configurations, including select Jeep, Ford, and Mercury applications. It combines copper-free friction material with OE-style fitment details for a direct-service replacement.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material for North American copper-free requirements
• Premium-grade friction compound engineered to exceed OEM performance targets
• Advanced adhesive for stronger bond integrity under braking heat and load
• OE match levers for proper brake shoe geometry and operation
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Details

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are part of the Bendix Premium Copper Free line, a brake program focused on copper-free pads and shoes for everyday service and restoration work. Part Number 151 is aimed at rear drum brake applications where OE-style fit, consistent friction, and dependable pedal response matter.

Detailed Description

This Bendix Premium Brake Shoes application is built for rear drum brake service on vehicles such as the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep CJ5, Jeep CJ7, Jeep Comanche, Jeep Scrambler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Ford LTD, Ford Fairmont, Ford E-100 Econoline, Ford Econoline, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, and Mercury Zephyr. The friction material is copper-free and formulated for stable braking performance, while the OE match levers help maintain the original brake shoe design. Bendix Friction 151 is a practical choice for rear drum brake maintenance on older passenger cars, trucks, and utility vehicles that require the listed 10-inch drum configurations.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake noise from worn or uneven drum shoes
• Reduced braking response caused by aged friction material
• Brake pull related to inconsistent shoe contact
• Pedal feel changes from degraded rear drum components
• Service needs on copper-free brake systems

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With rear drum brake applications listed below. Verify drum size and brake configuration before installation. Fits 1984-1989 Jeep Cherokee, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1986-1989 Jeep Comanche, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1984-1989 Jeep Wagoneer, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1987-1989 Jeep Wrangler, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird, rear, w/ 10" brakes; Fits 1981-1988 Mercury Cougar, rear, w/ 10" brakes; Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD, rear, Police Package; Fits 1978-1986 Jeep CJ7, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, rear, w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1985 Ford LTD, rear; Fits 1983 Ford LTD, rear; Fits 1981-1985 Jeep Scrambler, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont, rear, w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1978-1983 Jeep CJ5, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr, rear, Police Car And Taxi; w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1982 Ford Mustang, rear, w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1964-1972 Ford Mustang, rear, w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1980-1981 Ford Mustang, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1978-1981 Mercury Zephyr, rear, w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1972-1974 Ford E-100 Econoline, rear; Fits 1969-1971 Ford E-100 Econoline, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes; Fits 1967-1969 Mercury Cougar, rear; Fits 1968 Mercury Montego, rear, w/ 10" x 1-3/4" brakes; Fits 1963-1967 Ford Econoline, rear, w/ 10" x 1.81" brakes.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction develops this brake shoe line around copper-free friction requirements and OE-style component matching for service consistency. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.