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Bendix Friction SBC2231 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Brand Bendix Friction SBC2231
Position Rear
Product line Bendix Premium Ceramic
Fits Ford and Lincoln · 23 vehicles

OE-standard design. Built to match fit, form, and function for reliable braking performance.

Multi-layer shim. Helps reduce noise for smoother, quieter stops.

Ceramic formula. Premium ceramic brake pads for consistent performance.

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Bendix Premium Ceramic Rear Brake Pads

Bendix Friction SBC2231 is a rear disc brake pad set built for OE-style fit, form, and function. It is designed for drivers who want consistent braking performance on select Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, and Lincoln Aviator applications with ceramic original equipment pad material.

The Bendix Premium Ceramic line focuses on controlled stopping performance and everyday drivability. For shoppers searching for rear brake pads for a 2020-2026 Ford Explorer, 2024-2025 Ford Mustang, or 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator, SBC2231 provides a direct replacement option in the Bendix Premium Ceramic range.

Key Features

  • Designed to OE standards for fit and braking feel
  • Multi-layer shim helps support quieter operation
  • Burnishing strips included where available to help with pad conditioning
  • Available in ceramic or semi-metallic formulas across the Bendix line
  • Hardware included where applicable

Detailed Product Overview

Bendix Premium Ceramic SBC2231 is part of the Bendix Friction brake pad lineup engineered to cover a wide range of North American vehicles. This rear brake pad set is matched to applications where the original equipment pad material is ceramic, making it a practical choice for owners looking for OE-style replacement pads for the rear axle. It is a strong fitment-based search result for rear brake pads for Ford Explorer, rear brake pads for Ford Mustang, and rear brake pads for Lincoln Aviator.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

  • Brake noise from worn rear pads
  • Reduced braking consistency from aged friction material
  • Uneven pad wear on rear disc brake applications
  • Loss of OE-style pedal feel on ceramic-equipped vehicles
  • Service replacement needs for rear brake pad wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle fitment by year, make, model, and original pad material before installation. SBC2231 is listed for rear position only on the confirmed applications shown here. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and guide components during brake service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s bedding procedure after installation.

  • Fits 2020-2026 Ford Explorer, rear; Original Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
  • Fits 2024-2025 Ford Mustang, rear; Original Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
  • Fits 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator, rear; Original Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction positions this brake pad set within its Stop By Bendix offering, which is designed to meet OE specifications for fit, form, and function. SBC2231 is built for consistent, reliable braking performance in the listed rear applications.

This part fits 23 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2026FordExplorerST3.0LV6RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2026FordPolice Interceptor Utility—3.0LV6RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2026LincolnAviator—3.0LV6RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2025FordExplorerST——RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2025FordMustangGT5.0LV8RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2025FordPolice Interceptor Utility———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2025LincolnAviator———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2024FordExplorerST——RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2024FordMustang———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2024FordPolice Interceptor Utility———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2024LincolnAviator———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2023FordExplorer———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2023FordPolice Interceptor Utility———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2023LincolnAviator———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2022FordExplorer———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2022FordPolice Interceptor Utility———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2022LincolnAviator———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2021FordExplorer———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2021FordPolice Interceptor Utility———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2021LincolnAviator———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2020FordExplorer———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2020FordPolice Interceptor Utility———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic
2020LincolnAviator———RearOriginal Equipment Pad Material Is Ceramic; Bendix Premium Ceramic