Bosch BS245R Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear

Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe for Rear Drum Brakes

The Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe BS245R is a new rear drum brake shoe built for a wide range of classic GM applications. It is a direct-fit option for vehicles using 9.5 x 2-inch and 9.5 x 2.06-inch rear drum brake setups, with coverage that includes Chevrolet Caprice, Impala, Camaro, Nova, Monte Carlo, El Camino, and Pontiac Firebird applications.

Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe BS245R is part of the Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe line, a product line focused on replacement brake shoes for drum brake systems. This part number is used across multiple rear brake configurations, including 9-inch rear and 9.5-inch rear notes where specified in the fitment data.

Key Features

• New drum brake shoe for rear axle applications
• Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe line construction
• Fits multiple GM rear drum brake configurations
• Application coverage includes Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and GMC models
• Designed for vehicles with 9.5 x 2-inch, 9.5 x 2.06-inch, and select 9-inch rear brake setups
• Part number BS245R for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Fitment and Use

Compatible With rear drum brake service on 1964-1996 vehicles listed in the fitment data, including Fits 1977-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, rear; Fits 1967-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, rear; Fits 1967-1981 Pontiac Firebird, rear; Fits 1965-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, rear; and Fits 1964-1973 Pontiac GTO, rear. Additional coverage includes Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Nova, El Camino, Buick Skylark, Pontiac LeMans, and GMC G15/G1500 Van rear applications. The BS245R part number is also listed for several 9.5-inch rear brake configurations used on classic GM platforms.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Rear drum brake shoe wear that reduces braking performance
• Brake noise caused by worn friction material
• Uneven rear braking from aged or damaged shoes
• Reduced stopping response in drum brake systems
• Service replacement needs for classic GM rear brake assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear drum size and backing plate configuration before ordering, since this part is listed for multiple brake dimensions. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear brake notes against the fitment table, especially on Chevrolet Caprice, Pontiac Firebird, and Oldsmobile Delta 88 applications. Professional brake service practices should be followed during installation, including inspection of the drum, hardware, wheel cylinders, and adjustment components.

Quality Assurance

This is a new Bosch brake shoe, identified as BS245R, and cataloged for broad rear drum brake coverage across classic GM vehicles. Bosch product-line identification helps simplify replacement matching for rear brake service.