Bendix Friction 988 Parking Brake Shoe - Rear

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes for Rear Service

Bendix Friction 988 is a rear parking brake shoe built for select Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage applications. It uses 100% copper-free friction material and OE match levers to support consistent parking brake performance on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• 100% copper-free friction material
• Premium-grade lining engineered to exceed OEM performance targets
• Advanced adhesive for stronger bond integrity
• 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, which focuses on brake pads and shoes built around North American copper-free requirements. Part number 988 follows that approach with a rear parking brake shoe design for the specified Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage fitments.

Fitment

• Fits 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson, rear, with 7.40" x 1.55" brakes.
• Fits 2011-2014 Kia Sportage, rear, with 7.40" x 1.55" brakes.
• Fits 2015 Kia Sportage, rear.
• Fits 2016 Kia Sportage, rear, with 7.40" x 1.55" brakes.

What This Part Helps Address

• Parking brake shoe wear on rear brake assemblies
• Reduced holding performance from worn friction material
• Noise or uneven engagement caused by aged shoe linings
• Fitment issues when replacing rear parking brake shoes on listed Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage models

Installation Notes

Verify rear brake dimensions before installation, especially the 7.40" x 1.55" brake specification where listed. Inspect the parking brake hardware, levers, and contact surfaces for wear before assembly. Clean the backing plate and confirm proper shoe seating and adjustment after installation.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Premium Brake Shoes are built with copper-free friction material and OE match levers to support consistent fit and braking response on the specified applications. Part number 988 is engineered for the listed rear parking brake use cases.