Bosch BS445 Drum Brake Shoe - Front or Rear

Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe BS445

Bosch BS445 is a new bonded drum brake shoe for rear drum brake applications on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles. It is listed for rear service on many classic Dodge Dakota, Dodge D150, and Chrysler Fifth Avenue applications, with fitment spanning 1974-1999 across confirmed vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Part number: BS445
• New, not remanufactured
• Drum brake shoe for rear applications and select front use on 1976 Dodge Dart
• Confirmed fitment across 110 vehicle applications
• Fits select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models with 10-inch and 12-inch rear drum brake configurations

Fitment Coverage

• Fits 1987-1999 Dodge Dakota, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1983-1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1986 Chrysler LeBaron, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1977-1981 Chrysler LeBaron, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1981-1983 Chrysler Imperial, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1981-1983 Dodge B150, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1981-1983 Dodge B250, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1979-1983 Dodge D150, rear, 10 x 2.5"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1974-1983 Dodge Ramcharger, rear, 12 x 2.5"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1977-1983 Dodge W150, rear, 10 x 2.5"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1981-1983 Plymouth PB150, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1981-1983 Plymouth PB250, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1979-1982 Chrysler New Yorker, rear, 12 x 2.5"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1979-1982 Chrysler Town & Country, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1979-1981 Chrysler Newport, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1976-1980 Dodge Aspen, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1975-1980 Dodge B100, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1975-1980 Dodge B200, rear, 10 x 2.5"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1975-1979 Dodge D100, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1978-1979 Dodge Magnum, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1976-1978 Dodge Charger, rear, 12 x 2.5"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1977-1978 Dodge D150, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1977-1978 Dodge Monaco, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1975-1977 Dodge W100, rear, 10" rr; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1976 Dodge Dart, front, Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe
• Fits 1976 Dodge Dart, rear, 10 x 2.52"; Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe

Detailed Description

Bosch BS445 is a bonded drum brake shoe built for direct replacement in confirmed Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth rear drum brake applications. This part number appears across a wide range of classic trucks, vans, and passenger cars, including Dodge Dakota, Dodge D150, Chrysler Fifth Avenue, and Dodge Ramcharger. If you are servicing a rear drum brake system on a Dodge Dakota or restoring a Chrysler or Plymouth platform from the 1970s through the 1990s, BS445 provides the correct Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe listing for those applications.

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

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake shoe wear on drum brake systems
• Reduced braking performance from worn friction material
• Brake noise caused by aged or uneven shoe surfaces
• Brake pull related to inconsistent rear shoe contact
• Service needs on 10-inch and 12-inch rear drum brake setups

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm drum size, axle/brake configuration, and position before ordering. This listing includes rear applications for most vehicles and one front application for the 1976 Dodge Dart, so match the vehicle, year, and brake dimensions exactly. Inspect drums, hardware, wheel cylinders, and adjusters during service, and verify shoe orientation before installation.

Quality Assurance

Bosch lists BS445 as a new part. The Bosch Bonded Brake Shoe line identifies this as a bonded drum brake shoe replacement for the confirmed applications shown above.