Bosch BS745 Parking Brake Shoe - Rear

Bosch Parking Brake Shoe BS745 Overview

Bosch BS745 is a new parking brake shoe for rear applications on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is built for direct replacement use in parking brake service, with fitment covering 1996-2002 models listed below.

Key Features

• Brand: Bosch Parking Brake Shoe
• Part number: BS745
• New, not remanufactured
• Rear parking brake shoe application
• Fits select 1996-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Ranger, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis models

Fitment Details

• Fits 1996-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, rear
• Fits 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, rear
• Fits 1996-2002 Lincoln Town Car, rear
• Fits 1996-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear

Product Description

Bosch BS745 parking brake shoe is specified for rear parking brake service on select Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Ranger, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles. As a Bosch Parking Brake Shoe, BS745 is intended for applications where the parking brake lining needs replacement to restore holding performance at the rear axle. This part number is a direct fit reference for 1996-2002 Ford Crown Victoria rear parking brake service, 1998-2002 Ford Ranger rear parking brake service, and the matching rear applications for Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis.

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

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely when engaged
• Rear parking brake lining wear from normal brake service intervals
• Uneven or reduced parking brake engagement at the rear wheels
• Need for replacement during rear brake maintenance on compatible Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear axle and parking brake hardware condition before installation. Inspect the brake drum or rotor hat surface, parking brake cables, and related components for wear or corrosion before reassembly. Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear position before ordering BS745.

Quality Assurance

Bosch supplies this part as a new replacement parking brake shoe for the listed rear applications. Use the confirmed fitment data to match BS745 to the correct vehicle and position.