Bendix Friction 701 Parking Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Parking Brake Service

Bendix Friction 701 is a rear parking brake shoe built for select Ford, Mercury, and Jeep applications. It uses 100% copper-free friction material and OE-match levers to support consistent parking brake engagement on vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Ford Windstar, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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
• OE match levers for proper fit and function
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Overview

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are part of the Bendix Premium Copper Free line, which focuses on brake pads and shoes built around copper-free friction technology. This line is aimed at drivers and technicians who need a direct-fit parking brake shoe with OE-style hardware and friction characteristics for rear brake service.

Detailed Description

This Bendix Premium Brake Shoes part number 701 is a rear parking brake shoe for applications including 2003-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer with 7.24" x 1.23" brakes, and 1995-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It also fits 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear parking brake shoe applications from VIN #358322. The friction material is copper-free and paired with OE-match levers to support proper parking brake operation and consistent contact at the drum surface.

What This Part Helps Address

• Weak or uneven parking brake hold
• Parking brake shoe wear that affects rear brake engagement
• Noise or inconsistent contact from worn friction material
• Fitment issues from incorrect lever geometry
• Brake service needs on rear parking brake assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear brake dimensions and vehicle fitment before installation, especially on the 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer with 7.24" x 1.23" brakes and the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee VIN-specific application. Inspect the parking brake hardware, drum surface, and lever condition during service. If the existing components are worn or damaged, replace them as needed to restore proper parking brake adjustment and engagement.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Premium Copper Free brake shoes are built around copper-free friction technology and premium-grade materials for OE-style service requirements. Part number 701 is engineered for rear parking brake applications across the listed Ford, Mercury, and Jeep fitments.