Bendix Friction 948 Parking Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Brake Service

Bendix Friction 948 is a rear parking brake shoe built for 2008-2015 Cadillac CTS applications. It combines copper-free friction material with OE-style hardware details to support consistent parking brake performance on the Cadillac CTS rear axle.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material for North American copper-free requirements
• Premium-grade lining engineered to exceed OEM performance targets
• Advanced adhesive for stronger bond retention
• OE match levers for proper fit and function
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Details

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are part of the Bendix Premium Copper Free line, a brake pad and shoe offering focused on copper-free formulations. This line is built for drivers and technicians who need a rear parking brake shoe with OE-style fitment and material characteristics aligned with current copper-free standards.

Detailed Description

The Bendix Friction 948 parking brake shoe is designed for rear service on the 2008-2015 Cadillac CTS. Its premium friction material is formulated for dependable engagement, while the OE match levers help maintain the original brake shoe geometry and operating feel. For shoppers searching for a rear parking brake shoe for Cadillac CTS 2008-2015, Bendix 948 provides a direct-fit service part with copper-free construction.

What This Part Helps Address

• Parking brake shoes that are worn, glazed, or unevenly contacting the drum surface
• Poor parking brake holding performance on rear brake service
• Noisy or inconsistent parking brake engagement
• Brake shoe material that no longer meets copper-free requirements
• Fitment issues caused by mismatched OE-style lever geometry

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear brake shoe fitment against the vehicle build before installation. Inspect the parking brake drum surface, levers, and related rear brake hardware for wear or contamination, and replace damaged components as needed. Proper adjustment after installation is important for correct parking brake operation on the Cadillac CTS rear brake assembly.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Premium Copper Free products are built around copper-free friction technology and OE-style design details. Part number 948 is engineered for rear parking brake service on the Cadillac CTS with material and hardware features selected to support consistent brake performance.