Bendix Friction 742 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Service

Bendix Friction Part Number 742 is a rear drum brake shoe set for the 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar with 8-inch brakes. It is part of the Bendix Premium Brake Shoes line and is built for drivers who want OE-style fitment with copper-free friction material.

For Mercury Cougar rear brake service, Part Number 742 combines premium-grade friction material, OE match levers, and an advanced adhesive bond for consistent braking performance. This Bendix Premium Brake Shoes application is focused on clean, direct replacement fitment for the rear drum brake system.

Key Features

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

Product Line Details

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are part of the Bendix Premium Copper Free offering, a brake pad and shoe line developed around North American copper-free requirements. The line focuses on friction consistency, OE-style fit, and materials selected for everyday braking performance.

Detailed Description

Part Number 742 is a rear drum brake shoe for the 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, rear, with 8-inch brakes. The copper-free friction formulation supports current brake material requirements while the premium-grade compound is engineered to deliver braking response that aligns with OEM expectations. OE match levers help maintain correct brake shoe geometry and system operation during service.

This Bendix Friction brake shoe is a practical choice for rear drum brake maintenance on the Mercury Cougar when the goal is restoring predictable pedal feel, stable stopping performance, and proper shoe-to-drum contact. Part Number 742 is also a useful reference when searching for Mercury Cougar rear brake shoes, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar brake shoes, or Bendix 742 rear drum brake shoes.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake noise from worn drum shoes
• Reduced stopping performance from thin or glazed friction material
• Uneven rear braking caused by aged shoe components
• Brake feel changes from deteriorated shoe-to-drum contact
• Service needs on 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar rear 8-inch drum brakes

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses rear 8-inch drum brakes before ordering. Inspect the drum surface, wheel cylinders, return springs, and adjuster components during service, and replace worn related parts as needed. Confirm shoe orientation and adjust the rear brakes according to factory procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are built around copper-free friction requirements and OE-style component matching for consistent service results. Part Number 742 is backed by Bendix Friction manufacturing standards for brake shoe applications.