Bendix Friction 945 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Service

Bendix Friction 945 is a rear drum brake shoe set built for Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius C, and Scion xD applications. It uses copper-free friction material and OE-style hardware details to support consistent braking performance in everyday driving.

Key Features

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

Product Line Details

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are part of the Bendix Premium Copper Free line, which focuses on brake pads and shoes built around North American copper-free requirements. Part number 945 follows that product strategy with a rear drum brake shoe design for drivers who need a direct-fit service part for common compact Toyota and Scion rear brake applications.

Detailed Description

Use Bendix Friction 945 when servicing rear drum brakes on 2009-2019 Toyota Corolla, 2012-2019 Toyota Prius C, and 2008-2014 Scion xD models. The friction material is formulated to deliver OE-level braking behavior with a copper-free composition, while the adhesive and lever design support stable shoe construction and consistent pedal response. This part number is a practical choice for rear brake maintenance on high-volume commuter vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake noise caused by worn shoe friction material
• Reduced stopping performance from thin or glazed drum shoes
• Uneven rear brake feel from aging OE-style components
• Brake service needs on Toyota Corolla rear drum brake applications
• Brake maintenance on Toyota Prius C and Scion xD rear systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear drum brake configuration before ordering and compare the existing shoe shape, lever layout, and hardware arrangement to the original parts. Inspect drums, wheel cylinders, return springs, and adjusters during service, and replace worn related components as needed for proper brake operation. For fitment, this part number 945 is listed for 2009-2019 Toyota Corolla, rear; 2012-2019 Toyota Prius C, rear; and 2008-2014 Scion xD, rear.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Premium Copper Free brake shoes are built around the brand’s copper-free initiative for North America and use premium friction materials with OE-match design details. Part number 945 is engineered for rear drum brake service in the listed Toyota and Scion applications.