Bendix Friction 647 Parking Brake Shoe - Driveline or Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Parking Brake Service

Bendix Friction Part Number 647 is a Bendix Premium Brake Shoes parking brake shoe built for rear and driveline applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Ford vehicles. It uses 100% copper-free friction material and OE-matched levers to support consistent parking brake performance.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material
• Premium-grade lining engineered to exceed OEM performance targets
• Advanced adhesive for stronger bond retention
• OE match levers for proper fit and function
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Details

The Bendix Premium Brake Shoes line is part of Bendix Premium Copper Free, a brake pad and shoe offering focused on copper-free formulations for North American brake service. Part 647 is positioned for drivers who need a parking brake shoe with OE-style hardware and friction characteristics for everyday braking demands.

Fitment

• Fits 1990-2000 Chevrolet C3500, driveline.
• Fits 1990-2000 GMC C3500, driveline.
• Fits 1997-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, rear.
• Fits 1997 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, rear.
• Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet C1500, rear.
• Fits 1992-1993 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, rear.
• Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet C2500, rear.
• Fits 1992-1993 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, rear.
• Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet K1500, rear.
• Fits 1992-1993 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, rear.
• Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet K2500, rear.
• Fits 1992-1993 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, rear.
• Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet K3500, rear.
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, rear.

Common Service Issues Addressed

• Parking brake holding that has weakened over time
• Uneven or inconsistent rear parking brake engagement
• Noise or vibration from worn brake shoe friction material
• Reduced braking feel caused by aged or contaminated shoe surfaces
• Fitment problems when replacing worn OE-style parking brake shoes

Installation Notes

Confirm drum and parking brake hardware condition before installation, and inspect the backing plate, adjuster, and contact points for wear or corrosion. Clean the braking surface thoroughly and follow the vehicle service procedure for adjustment after installation. Verify the application by year, make, model, and position before ordering Bendix Friction 647.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Premium Copper Free brake shoes are built around copper-free friction technology and OE-style component matching for North American brake service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.