DuraGo BD80010 Brake Drum - Rear

DuraGo BD80010 Rear Brake Drum

The DuraGo BD80010 is a cast iron rear brake drum built for specific Ford and Mercury applications. It is engineered to match the required fit, form, and function for rear drum brake service on vehicles such as the Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar.

Key Features

• Cast iron construction for dependable braking performance
• Nominal drum diameter: 8 in. (203.2 mm)
• Maximum brake diameter (discard): 8.05 in. (204.5 mm)
• Outside diameter: 9.57 in. (243 mm)
• Brake surface width: 1.91 in. (48.6 mm)
• 4-bolt hole design with 4.25 in. bolt circle diameter
• Center hole diameter: 2.5 in. (63.6 mm)
• Full cast construction with 2.5 in. overall height

Detailed Description

DuraGo BD80010 is part of the brand’s brake drum and rotor program, produced in ISO-certified factories with attention to dimensional accuracy and application-specific cataloging. This rear brake drum is built from cast iron and uses an 8-inch nominal drum diameter, making it a direct-service option for rear drum brake repairs on 1995-2002 Ford and Mercury vehicles. It cross-references Bosch 9605 and Baldwin P9605 for the same application. Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, rear; fits 1995-1996 Mercury Mystique, rear; fits 1997-2000 Mercury Mystique, rear, 8 Inch Rear Drum; fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, rear.

Common Repair Applications

• Rear brake pulsation caused by worn drum surfaces
• Brake noise from out-of-round or scored drum surfaces
• Reduced rear braking performance from excessive drum wear
• Service replacement for vehicles requiring an 8-inch rear drum
• Fitment-specific rear brake drum replacement on Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique/Cougar models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify drum diameter, bolt pattern, and center hole dimensions before installation. Measure the existing drum against the discard diameter of 8.05 in. (204.5 mm) and confirm rear axle application on the vehicle. For 1997-2000 Mercury Mystique models, confirm the 8-inch rear drum configuration before ordering. Inspect brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware condition during service to ensure proper brake operation after drum replacement.

Quality Assurance

DuraGo manufactures this brake drum in ISO-certified facilities and builds the product to meet fit, form, and function requirements for the listed applications. The BD80010 reflects the brand’s long-running aftermarket brake program focused on catalog accuracy and application-specific replacement parts.