Dynamic Friction 370-45001 Drum Brake Hardware Kit - Rear

Rear Drum Brake Hardware Kit for GM Compact Cars

The Dynamic Friction DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit, part number 370-45001, is a rear brake service kit for a wide range of GM compact and subcompact applications. It is built for vehicles using rear drum brakes, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Buick Skylark, and related models.

Key Features

• Rear drum brake hardware kit for service and maintenance work
• Compatible with multiple Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications
• Fits rear drum brake setups across 1980-2000 model years
• Application-specific coverage for select drum, solid rotor, and vented rotor rear configurations
• Part number 370-45001 for easy catalog lookup

Detailed Description

The DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit from Dynamic Friction is cataloged for rear brake service on many GM platforms, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Pontiac Grand Am, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Achieva. This part number 370-45001 is listed for rear applications across multiple brake configurations, making it a practical match for owners servicing older compact cars with drum brake rear systems. Compatible fitment includes 1996-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, rear; 1997-2000 Pontiac Sunfire, rear; and 1991-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, rear.

Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, rear. Fits 1997-2000 Pontiac Sunfire, rear. Fits 1991-1998 Buick Skylark, rear. Fits 1992-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, rear. Fits 1987-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, rear. Fits 1986-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, rear. Fits 1980-1987 Chevrolet Chevette, rear. Fits 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron, rear. Fits 1981-1987 Pontiac T1000, rear.

Common Service Uses

• Replacing worn rear drum brake hardware during brake service
• Addressing noisy or uneven rear brake operation
• Restoring proper shoe return and brake component retention
• Refreshing aged hardware on high-mileage GM compact cars
• Supporting rear brake rebuilds on drum-equipped vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear brake configuration before ordering, since this kit is listed for multiple drum and rear brake variants. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear brake setup against the fitment table, especially on 1980-1982 applications with plain drums, finned drums, solid rotors, or vented disc rotor rear configurations. Part number 370-45001 should be matched to the exact rear brake application before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dynamic Friction catalogs this DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit for direct application coverage across the listed GM vehicles. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.