Bendix Friction 721 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Drum Brakes

Bendix Friction 721 is a rear drum brake shoe set from the Bendix Premium Brake Shoes line, built for select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It uses 100% copper-free friction material and OE-match levers to support consistent braking performance on the vehicles listed below.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material for North America 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

The Bendix Premium Brake Shoes line focuses on replacement drum brake shoes that follow OE-style fit and material standards. Part number 721 is part of that lineup and is built for rear brake service on applications such as the Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Ford Probe, Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6, Mazda 323, and Mazda Protege.

Fitment Details

• Fits 1997-2003 Ford Escort, rear, w/ 9" x 1.22" brakes.
• Fits 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, rear, w/ 9" x 1.22" brakes.
• Fits 1991-1992 Ford Escort, rear, w/ 9" x 1.24" brakes.
• Fits 1989-1992 Ford Probe, rear, w/ 9" x 1.24" brakes.
• Fits 1988-1992 Mazda 626, rear.
• Fits 1988-1992 Mazda MX-6, rear.
• Fits 1991-1992 Mercury Tracer, rear, w/ 9" x 1.24" brakes.
• Fits 1990-1991 Mazda 323, rear, w/ 9" x 1.24" brakes.
• Fits 1990-1991 Mazda Protege, rear, w/ 9" x 1.24" brakes.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear brake noise caused by worn drum shoes
• Reduced braking response from thin or glazed friction material
• Uneven rear braking feel from aging shoe components
• Service needs on copper-free brake systems
• OE-style replacement needs for listed Ford, Mercury, and Mazda models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear drum size and brake configuration before ordering. This Bendix 721 application includes multiple year and model-specific rear brake setups, including 9" x 1.22" and 9" x 1.24" brake dimensions on select Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, and Ford Probe vehicles. Inspect drums, wheel cylinders, and related hardware during service, and replace worn components as needed for proper brake operation.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction backs this brake shoe design with premium friction materials, OE-match hardware features, and copper-free construction aligned with current North American requirements. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.