Bosch BS720R Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe for Rear Drum Brakes

The Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe BS720R is a new rear drum brake shoe built for specific GM applications that use an 8.86-inch drum brake setup. It is a direct-fit option for drivers searching for a rear brake shoe for Chevrolet Classic, Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Alero, Chevrolet Malibu, or Oldsmobile Cutlass models.

Key Features

• New Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe construction
• Rear drum brake shoe for select GM vehicles
• Application-specific fitment for 1997-2005 models
• Designed for 8.86 x 1.82-inch and 8.86 x 1.77-inch rear brake setups where listed
• Part number BS720R for easy catalog matching

Product Details

Bosch BS720R is part of the Bosch Riveted Brake Shoe line, a product line focused on replacement drum brake shoes for vehicle-specific rear brake applications. This brake shoe is listed for 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic rear, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am rear, 2003-2004 Oldsmobile Alero rear, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu rear, and 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass rear with performance package coverage noted in the fitment data. If you are searching for a rear drum brake shoe for a Chevrolet Malibu or Pontiac Grand Am, BS720R is the catalog reference to use.

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

What It Is Used For

• Replacing worn rear drum brake shoes on listed Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile models
• Restoring braking contact in rear drum brake systems
• Addressing brake noise caused by worn shoe friction material
• Correcting reduced rear braking performance from shoe wear
• Servicing rear drum brake components during brake maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear drum brake dimensions and vehicle fitment before installation. Match the application to the exact year, make, model, and rear brake configuration shown in the fitment data, especially on Chevrolet Classic, Pontiac Grand Am, and Chevrolet Malibu applications. Inspect drums, hardware, and related brake components for wear before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

This Bosch brake shoe is listed as new and is identified by part number BS720R. Bosch product-line identification helps simplify catalog lookup for rear drum brake service on the specified GM applications.