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Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR

Bendix Friction SDR5441 Disc Brake Rotor - Rear

Brand Bendix Friction SDR5441
Position Rear
Product line Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
Fits Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC · 91 vehicles

Severe duty rotor. Built for demanding braking applications with a focus on durability.

OEM vane configurations. Promotes efficient airflow and consistent thermal performance.

Precision machined. OEM-driven tolerances and mill balancing help deliver smooth operation.

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Bendix Severe Duty Rear Rotor SDR5441

The Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR5441 is a rear disc brake rotor built for demanding fleet, police, and work-truck service. It combines OEM-driven machining specifications with ACP alloyed-carbon castings to support stable braking performance under repeated heavy use.

Key Features

  • Mill balanced and machined to OEM-driven specifications for consistent rotor geometry
  • Focused coverage for police and fleet applications
  • OEM vane configurations help maintain original airflow and cooling design
  • Manufacturing control with precise machining tolerances
  • ACP alloyed-carbon performance casting for thermal stability and strength

Product Details

Bendix Friction’s Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR line is engineered for severe-duty braking environments where heat management, dimensional control, and repeatable performance matter. The SDR5441 rear rotor is a direct-fit replacement for a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles, including Chevrolet Express 1500, GMC Savana 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Cadillac Escalade, and related SUV and truck platforms. This part number, SDR5441, is built around precise machining tolerances and OEM vane configurations to support dependable brake feel in high-load service.

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

Common Problems It Can Help Address

  • Brake pulsation caused by rotor thickness variation or uneven wear
  • Heat-related fade during repeated stops in fleet or pursuit use
  • Noise and vibration from worn or out-of-spec rear rotors
  • Reduced braking consistency on heavy-duty trucks and SUVs
  • Service issues tied to rotor distortion under severe duty loads

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible with rear brake applications only. Confirm rotor size, axle configuration, steering notes, and hub dimensions before installation, especially on 330mm rotor, 2-wheel steering, limited-slip differential, and 6-lug variants. Fits 2000-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 GMC Savana 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear; Fits 2000-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 GMC Yukon, rear; Fits 2000-2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Cadillac Escalade, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT, rear; Fits 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, rear; Fits 2000 GMC Yukon XL 2500, rear.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction builds the SDR series with controlled manufacturing processes, mill balancing, and OEM-style machining standards to support consistent fit and finish. The ACP alloyed-carbon casting construction is selected for severe-duty thermal stability and strength.

This part fits 91 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2014ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2014GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2013ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2013GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2012ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2012GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2011ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2011GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2010ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2010GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2009ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2009GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2008ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2008GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2007ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2007GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006CadillacEscalade———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006CadillacEscalade ESV———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006CadillacEscalade EXT———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006ChevroletSilverado 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006ChevroletTahoe———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006GMCSierra 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006GMCYukon———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2006GMCYukon XL 1500———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; w/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005CadillacEscalade———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005CadillacEscalade ESV———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005CadillacEscalade EXT———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005ChevroletSilverado 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005ChevroletSuburban 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005ChevroletTahoe———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005GMCSierra 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005GMCYukon———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2005GMCYukon XL 1500———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; w/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004CadillacEscalade———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004CadillacEscalade ESV———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004CadillacEscalade EXT———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004ChevroletAvalanche 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004ChevroletSilverado 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004ChevroletSuburban 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004ChevroletTahoe———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004GMCSierra 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004GMCYukon———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2004GMCYukon XL 1500———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; w/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003CadillacEscalade———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003CadillacEscalade ESV———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003CadillacEscalade EXT———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003ChevroletExpress 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003ChevroletSilverado 1500LT5.3LV8Rearw/ Limited Slip Differential; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003ChevroletSuburban 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003ChevroletSuburban 2500———Rearw/ 7,200 lb. GVW; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003ChevroletTahoe———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003GMCSavana 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003GMCSierra 1500———Rearw/ 6 Studs; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003GMCSierra 1500 HD———Rearw/ 6 Studs; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003GMCYukon———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2003GMCYukon XL 1500———Rearw/ 2-Wheel Steering; w/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002CadillacEscalade———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002CadillacEscalade EXT———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002ChevroletSilverado 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002ChevroletSuburban 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002ChevroletSuburban 2500———Rearw/ 7,200 lb. GVW; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002ChevroletTahoe———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002GMCSierra 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002GMCYukon———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2002GMCYukon XL 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001ChevroletSilverado 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001ChevroletSilverado 1500 HD———RearOverall Height 3.76in; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001ChevroletSuburban 1500———RearBendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001ChevroletSuburban 2500———Rearw/ 7,200 lb. GVW; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001ChevroletTahoe—5.3LV8RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001GMCSierra 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001GMCSierra 1500 HD———Rearw/ Limited Slip Axle G80; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001GMCYukon———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2001GMCYukon XL 1500———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2000ChevroletSuburban 1500———Rearw/ 330mm Rotors; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2000ChevroletSuburban 2500———Rearw/ 6 Lugs; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2000ChevroletTahoe———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2000GMCYukon———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2000GMCYukon XL 1500———RearOverall Height 96mm; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR
2000GMCYukon XL 2500———Rearw/ 4.84 Hub Hole Diameter; Bendix Severe Duty Rotor SDR