Dynamic Friction 365-40016 Brake Drum - Rear

True Balanced Rear Brake Drum for Neon and More

The Dynamic Friction True Balanced Brake Drum, part number 365-40016, is a rear brake drum application for a wide range of Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler compact cars. It is built for vehicles that need a rear drum replacement with fitment-specific coverage for standard-duty, 5-lug, and caliper-dependent configurations.

Key Features

• Rear brake drum for selected Dodge Neon, Plymouth Neon, and Chrysler Neon applications
• True Balanced Brake Drum design for consistent rotational balance
• Fits multiple Chrysler K-car and compact platform applications, including Shadow, Sundance, Aries, Lancer, Reliant, Daytona, and LeBaron
• Coverage includes fitment notes for 5-lug wheels, standard duty, heavy duty, and caliper-specific configurations
• Part number 365-40016 for ordering and catalog lookup

Fitment Details

• Fits 1997-2005 Dodge Neon, rear
• Fits 2000-2002 Chrysler Neon, rear
• Fits 1996-2001 Plymouth Neon, rear
• Fits 1995-1996 Dodge Neon, rear, for vehicles with 5 lug wheels
• Fits 1995 Plymouth Neon, rear, for vehicles with 5 lug wheels
• Fits 1989-1994 Dodge Shadow, rear
• Fits 1987 Dodge Shadow, rear
• Fits 1989-1994 Plymouth Sundance, rear
• Fits 1987 Plymouth Sundance, rear
• Fits 1990 Dodge Daytona, rear
• Fits 1985-1989 Chrysler LeBaron, rear
• Fits 1988-1989 Dodge Aries, rear, standard duty; 240mm rotors
• Fits 1988-1989 Dodge Lancer, rear
• Fits 1988-1989 Plymouth Reliant, rear, standard duty; 240mm front rotors
• Fits 1988 Dodge Shadow, rear, 260mm front rotors; with Kelsey Hayes calipers
• Fits 1988 Dodge Shadow, rear, 240mm front rotors; with ATE calipers
• Fits 1988 Plymouth Sundance, rear, with Kelsey Hayes calipers
• Fits 1988 Plymouth Sundance, rear, with ATE calipers
• Fits 1985-1987 Dodge Aries, rear, standard duty; 5 lug wheels
• Fits 1985-1987 Dodge Lancer, rear, for vehicles with 5 lug wheels
• Fits 1987 Dodge Shadow, rear, heavy duty brakes; with Kelsey Hayes calipers
• Fits 1987 Dodge Shadow, rear, except heavy duty brakes; with ATE calipers
• Fits 1985-1987 Plymouth Reliant, rear, standard duty; 240mm front rotors; 5 lug wheels
• Fits 1987 Plymouth Sundance, rear, heavy duty; with Kelsey Hayes calipers
• Fits 1987 Plymouth Sundance, rear, excluding heavy duty; with ATE calipers

Common Uses

• Replacing a worn or out-of-round rear brake drum
• Correcting rear brake pulsation or uneven braking feel
• Restoring proper rear brake contact on drum-brake applications
• Addressing noise caused by drum wear or imbalance
• Servicing rear brake systems on Neon, Shadow, Sundance, Aries, Lancer, Reliant, Daytona, and LeBaron models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle and brake configuration before ordering, especially on 1985-1989 Chrysler and Dodge platforms with 5-lug wheels, 240mm or 260mm front rotors, and ATE or Kelsey Hayes calipers. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear brake setup against the fitment list before installation. Part number 365-40016 should be matched to the exact application shown in the catalog.

Quality Assurance

Dynamic Friction identifies this as a True Balanced Brake Drum product line, indicating attention to rotational balance for rear brake service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.