{"product_id":"bendix-friction-721-drum-brake-shoe","title":"Bendix Friction 721 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Drum Brakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBendix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% copper-free friction material for North America copper-free requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium-grade friction compound engineered to exceed OEM performance targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced adhesive for stronger bond integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-match levers for proper fit and function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware included where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Line Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997-2003 Ford Escort, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.22\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.22\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1991-1992 Ford Escort, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.24\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1989-1992 Ford Probe, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.24\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988-1992 Mazda 626, rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988-1992 Mazda MX-6, rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1991-1992 Mercury Tracer, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.24\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990-1991 Mazda 323, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.24\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990-1991 Mazda Protege, rear, w\/ 9\" x 1.24\" brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear brake noise caused by worn drum shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced braking response from thin or glazed friction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven rear braking feel from aging shoe components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService needs on copper-free brake systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-style replacement needs for listed Ford, Mercury, and Mazda models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBendix 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 \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bendix Friction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44509705109685,"sku":"GHTX-721","price":38.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/BF_721_Fro.jpg?v=1775023818","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/bendix-friction-721-drum-brake-shoe","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}