Dynamic Friction
True Balanced Brake Drum

Dynamic Friction 365-54020 Brake Drum - Rear

Brand Dynamic Friction 365-54020
Position Rear
Product line True Balanced Brake Drum
Fits Ford and Mercury · 52 vehicles

Balanced drum design. Helps deliver smoother, more even braking performance.

Brake drum replacement. Fits the brake drum category for a straightforward service part.

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Brake Drums are typically replaced in pairs, axle by axle.
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Rear Brake Drum for Select Ford and Mercury Models

Dynamic Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54020 is a rear brake drum for select Ford and Mercury vehicles with 10-inch rear drum applications. It is built for direct-fit replacement use on supported Thunderbird, Cougar, LTD, Fairmont, Mustang, Capri, Marquis, and Zephyr models.

Key Features

  • Rear brake drum application
  • 10-inch diameter on listed fitments
  • True Balanced Brake Drum line from Dynamic Friction
  • Fits multiple Ford and Mercury rear drum applications
  • Part number: 365-54020

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1981-1988 Ford Thunderbird, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar, rear; 10 inch; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD, rear; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Cougar, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, rear; Mid Size Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982-1983 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982-1983 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1983 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Ford LTD, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Ford LTD, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Ford Mustang, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 11/82; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1981-1982 Mercury Cougar, rear; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1982 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1978-1981 Ford Fairmont, rear; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1981 Ford Fairmont, rear; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1980-1981 Ford Mustang, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1980-1981 Mercury Capri, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1978-1979 Mercury Zephyr, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1980 Mercury Zephyr, rear; True Balanced Brake Drum
  • Fits 1980 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; True Balanced Brake Drum

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

  • Rear brake drum wear on Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar applications
  • Brake pulsation or uneven braking from a worn drum surface
  • Reduced braking consistency on 10-inch rear drum systems
  • Service replacement needs for Fairmont, Mustang, Capri, LTD, Marquis, and Zephyr rear brakes
  • Replacement needs on police, taxi, and heavy-duty rear drum setups

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle and brake drum specifications before installation, including 10-inch drum sizing and production-date notes where listed. Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, and rear brake configuration against the fitment table for the correct application. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Dynamic Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54020 is cataloged for the listed rear brake applications and fitment-specific vehicle configurations. Use the exact fitment notes to match the correct Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and related rear drum setups.

This part fits 52 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1988FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1988MercuryCougarRear10 inch; True Balanced Brake Drum
1987FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1987MercuryCougarRear10 inch; True Balanced Brake Drum
1986FordLTDWagonRearMid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1986FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1986MercuryCougarRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1986MercuryMarquisWagonRearMid Size Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1985FordLTDWagonRearMid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1985FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1985MercuryCougarRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1985MercuryMarquisWagonRearMid Size Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1984FordLTDWagonRearMid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1984FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1984MercuryCougarRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1984MercuryMarquisWagonRearMid Size Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983FordFairmontSedanRearVehicle Production Date From 11/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983FordFairmontWagonRearVehicle Production Date From 11/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983FordLTDWagonRearMid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983MercuryCougarRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983MercuryMarquisWagonRearMid Size Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1983MercuryZephyrSedanRearPolice Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordFairmontSedanRearVehicle Production Date From 11/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordFairmontSedanRearVehicle Production Date To 10/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordFairmontWagonRearVehicle Production Date From 11/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordFairmontWagonRearVehicle Production Date To 10/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordLTDWagonRearVehicle Production Date To 10/82; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordLTDWagonRearVehicle Production Date From 11/82; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordMustangRearVehicle Production Date To 11/82; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982MercuryCougarWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1982MercuryZephyrSedanRearVehicle Production Date To 10/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1982MercuryZephyrSedanRearVehicle Production Date From 11/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1981FordFairmontWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1981FordFairmontSedanRearwith Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
1981FordMustangRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1981FordThunderbirdRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1981MercuryCapriRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1981MercuryCougar4.2LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1981MercuryCougar5.0LV8RearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1981MercuryZephyrWagonRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1981MercuryZephyrSedanRearPolice Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
1980FordFairmontWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1980FordMustangRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1980MercuryCapriRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1980MercuryZephyrWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1980MercuryZephyrSedanRearPolice Taxi & Heavy Duty; True Balanced Brake Drum
1979FordFairmontWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1979MercuryZephyrRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
1978FordFairmontWagonRearTrue Balanced Brake Drum
1978MercuryZephyrRearRear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum