Dynamic Friction
True Balanced Brake Drum

Dynamic Friction 365-54009 Brake Drum - Rear

Brand Dynamic Friction 365-54009
Position Rear
Product line True Balanced Brake Drum
Fits Ford and Mercury · 56 vehicles

True balanced design. Helps promote smoother, more consistent braking performance.

Brake drum. A direct replacement for drum brake applications.

$70.80Free shipping
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Brake Drums are typically replaced in pairs, axle by axle.
Order total $70.80
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Rear Brake Drum for Classic Ford and Mercury

The Dynamic Friction True Balanced Brake Drum, part number 365-54009, is a rear brake drum for select classic Ford and Mercury applications. It is built for drivers restoring or maintaining original-style rear drum brake systems on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar.

Key Features

  • True Balanced Brake Drum design for rear brake service
  • Fits rear drum brake applications on select 1967-1973 Ford and Mercury vehicles
  • Direct-fit replacement for classic Mustang, Cougar, Montego, and Villager applications
  • Part number 365-54009 for easy identification
  • Brand line: Dynamic Friction True Balanced Brake Drum

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1968-1973 Ford Mustang, rear
  • Fits 1969-1973 Mercury Cougar, rear
  • Fits 1968-1971 Mercury Montego, rear
  • Fits 1970-1971 Mercury Montego, rear, exc. wagon; composite rear drums
  • Fits 1968 Mercury Montego, rear, exc. wagon; composite rear drums
  • Fits 1968-1971 Mercury Montego, rear, composite rear drums
  • Fits 1967 Mercury Villager, rear
  • Fits 1967 Mercury Villager, rear, plain drums
  • Fits 1967 Mercury Villager, rear, exc. wagon

Product Use

  • Restores rear brake drum service on classic Ford Mustang models
  • Replaces worn or out-of-round rear drums on Mercury Cougar vehicles
  • Addresses brake pulsation caused by imbalance in drum assemblies
  • Supports brake maintenance on Mercury Montego rear drum setups
  • Helps correct fitment issues on listed Mercury Villager rear applications

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle and brake drum configuration before ordering, especially on Mercury Montego applications with wagon exclusions or composite rear drums. Confirm the vehicle year, model, and rear brake setup against the listed fitment for part number 365-54009 before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dynamic Friction identifies this as a True Balanced Brake Drum, a product line focused on balanced rear drum replacement for the listed classic applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

This part fits 56 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1973FordMustang5.8LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1973FordMustangRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1973MercuryCougarRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1972FordMustang5.8LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1972FordMustangRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1972MercuryCougarRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971FordMustang7.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971FordMustang5.8LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971FordMustang5.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971FordMustangRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971MercuryCougarRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971MercuryMontegoSedan5.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971MercuryMontegoWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1971MercuryMontegoRearExc. Wagon; Composite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1971MercuryMontegoSedan4.1LL6RearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1971MercuryMontegoSedanRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1970FordMustang7.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1970FordMustang5.8LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1970MercuryCougarRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1970MercuryMontegoSedan5.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1970MercuryMontegoWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1970MercuryMontegoRearExc. Wagon; Composite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1970MercuryMontegoSedan4.1LL6RearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1970MercuryMontegoSedanRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969FordMustang6.4LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969FordMustang7.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969FordMustang5.8LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryCougar6.4LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryCougar5.8LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryCougar5.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryCougarRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryCougar7.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryMontegoSedan5.0LV8RearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryMontegoSedanRearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryMontegoSedan4.1LL6RearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryMontegoWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1969MercuryMontegoRearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1968FordMustang7.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontego7.0LV8RearExc. Wagon; Composite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontegoWagonRearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontego6.4LV8RearExc. Wagon; Composite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontegoWagon6.4LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontegoConvertible3.3LL6RearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontegoWagon5.0LV8RearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1968MercuryMontegoConvertibleRearComposite Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerWagon6.4LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerConvertible4.7LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerConvertible2.8LL6RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerConvertible3.3LL6RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerWagon4.7LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerWagon7.0LV8RearPlain Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerWagon6.4LV8RearPlain Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerWagon2.8LL6RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillager7.0LV8RearExc. Wagon; True Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillagerWagon3.3LL6RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1967MercuryVillager6.4LV8RearExc. Wagon; True Balanced Brake Drum