Bendix Friction CFC1848 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Bendix Premium Copper Free Ceramic Rear Pads

The Bendix Friction CFC1848 is a rear disc brake pad set built for late-model Hyundai and Kia applications that call for a ceramic, copper-free formula. It combines vehicle-specific fitment with noise-control hardware design to support consistent braking performance on the road.

Key Features

• Vehicle tested to meet or exceed industry performance standards
• OE-designed 4-layer premium noise-eliminating shim
• 100% copper-free, vehicle-specific ceramic formula
• Coverage for late-model Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage rear brake applications
• Includes brake hardware, brake lubricant, and hangtag

Product Line Details

Bendix Premium Copper Free Ceramic BPR is part of Bendix Friction’s copper-free brake pad and shoe offering for North America. The line is focused on ceramic, vehicle-specific formulations that align with copper-free requirements while maintaining OE-style fit and braking feel.

Fitment Details

• Fits 2021-2022 Kia Sportage, rear.
• Fits 2020 Kia Sportage, rear, with manual operated parking brake; original equipment pad material is ceramic.
• Fits 2017-2019 Kia Sportage, rear.
• Fits 2020 Hyundai Tucson, rear; original equipment pad material is ceramic.
• Fits 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson, rear.

What This Part Helps Address

• Brake noise from worn rear pads
• Reduced braking consistency from aged friction material
• Fitment issues on rear brake service for Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson models
• Dust and wear concerns associated with non-ceramic pad compounds
• Service needs on copper-free brake systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear axle fitment, parking brake configuration, and original equipment pad material before installation. Clean the caliper bracket and pad contact points, inspect the rotor surface, and apply the supplied brake lubricant where specified by the service procedure. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding-in process after installation.

Quality Assurance

CFC1848 is vehicle tested and built around OE-style noise control and ceramic friction design. Bendix Friction positions this line for copper-free brake service in North America, with application-specific coverage for late-model Hyundai and Kia rear brake systems.