Bendix Friction 956 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Smart Rear Brakes

Bendix Friction Premium Brake Shoes part number 956 are built for rear drum brake service on select Smart models. This Bendix Premium Brake Shoes application uses 100% copper-free friction material and OE-matched levers to support consistent braking performance in everyday driving.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material for North American copper-free brake requirements
• Premium-grade friction compound engineered to exceed OEM performance targets
• Advanced adhesive for strong bond integrity under brake heat and load
• OE match levers for proper fit and function
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Details

The Bendix Premium Brake Shoes line is part of Bendix Premium Copper Free, a brake pad and shoe offering focused on copper-free formulations for North America. For drivers servicing a Smart Fortwo rear drum brake system, this line provides an OE-style replacement path with friction material selected for dependable stopping response and fit-focused hardware design.

Fitment

• Fits 2015 Smart Fortwo, rear. Exc. Latin America; Bendix Premium Brake Shoes.
• Fits 2005-2014 Smart Fortwo, rear.
• Fits 2004 Smart Cabrio, rear.
• Fits 2004 Smart City-Coupe, rear.
• Fits 2004 Smart Crossblade, rear.
• Fits 2004 Smart Roadster, rear.

Common Uses

• Rear brake shoe replacement for worn drum brake linings
• Correction of brake noise caused by aged friction material
• Restoration of braking response on Smart Fortwo rear drum brakes
• Service repair for uneven or reduced rear braking performance

Installation Notes

Verify rear drum brake configuration before ordering. Compare the original shoe shape, lever style, and backing plate layout to the existing parts on the vehicle. For 2015 Smart Fortwo applications, confirm the listed exclusion for Latin America before installation. Clean the drum and inspect related brake components for wear before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction designs this Premium Brake Shoes line around copper-free friction requirements and OE-matched fit features. Part number 956 is built for rear brake service on the listed Smart applications and follows Bendix Premium Copper Free product standards.