Bendix Friction 533 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Drum Brakes

Bendix Friction 533 is a rear drum brake shoe set from the Bendix Premium Brake Shoes line, built for select Nissan and Pontiac applications with 8" x 1.4" rear brakes. It is a 100% copper-free brake shoe option for drivers looking for OE-style fitment and consistent braking performance.

For shoppers searching for rear brake shoes for 1983-1990 Nissan Sentra, 1983-1990 Nissan Pulsar NX, or 1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, Bendix Friction 533 provides a direct-match solution for the listed applications.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material
• Premium-grade friction compound engineered to exceed OEM performance
• Advanced adhesive for stronger bond integrity
• OE match levers for proper brake shoe operation
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Details

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are part of Bendix Premium Copper Free, a product line focused on copper-free brake friction for North American applications. The line combines OE-style hardware details with premium friction material to support predictable rear drum brake response in everyday driving.

Detailed Description

Bendix Friction 533 rear drum brake shoes are engineered for select Nissan Sentra and Nissan Pulsar NX models, plus the 1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird with the specified rear brake configuration. The copper-free friction formulation supports current brake material requirements while the premium-grade compound is built to deliver performance beyond standard OEM expectations. OE match levers help maintain correct shoe geometry and brake operation, while the advanced adhesive is used to improve bond strength under heat and load.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1985-1990 Nissan Pulsar NX, rear, w/ 8" X 1.4" Brakes; Bendix Premium Brake Shoes
• Fits 1986-1990 Nissan Sentra, rear, Bendix Premium Brake Shoes
• Fits 1983-1984 Nissan Sentra, rear, Bendix Premium Brake Shoes
• Fits 1985 Nissan Sentra, rear, w/ 8" X 1.4" Brakes; Bendix Premium Brake Shoes
• Fits 1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, rear, w/ 8" X 1.4" Brakes; Bendix Premium Brake Shoes
• Fits 1983-1984 Nissan Pulsar NX, rear, Bendix Premium Brake Shoes

Installation Notes

Verify rear drum brake size before ordering, since this part is listed for vehicles with 8" x 1.4" rear brakes where noted. Inspect drums, wheel cylinders, return springs, and adjusters during service, and confirm the shoe hardware and lever layout match the original brake assembly before installation.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction brake components are built around OE-style fitment and copper-free friction requirements for North American brake service. Bendix Premium Brake Shoes 533 is intended to meet the listed vehicle applications with the specified rear drum brake configuration.