Dynamic Friction 331-56612 Disc Brake Caliper - Rear

Rear Disc Brake Caliper for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury

The Dynamic Friction DFC Premium Caliper - Silver Zinc Coated is a rear disc brake caliper for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury full-size sedans. Part number 331-56612 is built for direct-fit replacement service on rear brake applications with a steel piston and a caliper body that fits both left and right sides.

Key Features

• Rear disc brake caliper for select 1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis applications
• Steel piston construction for rear brake service
• Caliper fits both left and right rear positions
• Silver zinc coated finish for corrosion resistance
• DFC Premium Caliper - Silver Zinc Coated product line
• Part number 331-56612 for application matching and catalog lookup

Product Details

This Dynamic Friction disc brake caliper is part of the DFC Premium Caliper - Silver Zinc Coated line, which focuses on replacement calipers with a protective silver zinc finish. It is listed for rear use on 1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, rear; 1996-2000 Lincoln Town Car, rear; and 1996-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear. The caliper design fits both left and right rear positions, simplifying application matching for these vehicles. Part number 331-56612 is the reference to use when verifying the correct rear caliper for these platforms.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Rear brake caliper sticking or dragging
• Uneven rear brake pad wear
• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper
• Corrosion on the caliper body or piston area
• Poor rear brake response from a worn caliper assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear brake fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Confirm that the vehicle uses the listed rear disc brake caliper application and match the caliper side requirement, since this unit fits both left and right rear positions. Inspect brake pads, rotors, and brake hoses during service, and bleed the hydraulic system after caliper replacement according to factory procedure. Use part number 331-56612 when cross-checking catalog data for the correct rear caliper.

Quality Assurance

DFC Premium Caliper - Silver Zinc Coated components are identified by application-specific fitment data for the listed Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis rear brake systems. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.