Dynamic Friction 1901-0553-00 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Rear Drum Brake Shoe for Select GM Compact Cars

Dynamic Friction DFC Premium Service Shoes part number 1901-0553-00 is a rear drum brake shoe application for a wide range of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac vehicles. It is built for direct-fit rear brake service on models such as the Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, and Pontiac Grand Am.

Key Features

• Rear drum brake shoe for select 1980-2002 applications
• DFC Premium Service Shoes product line
• Fits multiple GM compact and subcompact platforms
• Application-specific notes for drum size, rotor type, and performance package variations
• Part number 1901-0553-00 for catalog lookup and ordering

Detailed Description

This Dynamic Friction drum brake shoe is cataloged for rear brake service across many GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Buick Skylark, and Pontiac Grand Am applications. Coverage spans 1980-2002 model years, with fitment notes that distinguish drum size, solid or vented rotor configurations, plain or finned drums, and performance-package variants where required. If you are servicing rear drum brakes on a Chevrolet Cavalier or Pontiac Sunfire, part number 1901-0553-00 provides a fitment-specific replacement option within the DFC Premium Service Shoes line.

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

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake shoe wear that can reduce braking performance
• Squealing or uneven rear drum brake operation
• Brake pull caused by worn friction material
• Reduced stopping response from aged rear shoes
• Service needs on GM rear drum brake systems with application-specific hardware and sensor requirements

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the exact year, make, model, and rear brake configuration before ordering. Several listings require specific hardware and sensor references, and some applications are separated by drum or rotor type, including 200 x 44mm rear shoes, 200mm rear drums, solid rotors, vented rotors, plain drums, and finned drums. Confirm the vehicle’s rear brake setup against the fitment notes for 1901-0553-00 before installation.

Quality Assurance

DFC Premium Service Shoes are cataloged as a service replacement line from Dynamic Friction for application-specific brake maintenance.