Dynamite Friction 1400-0974-10 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Rear Brake Pads for Heavy-Duty GM SUVs and Vans

Dynamite Friction DFC Ultimate Duty Performance Brake Pads, part number 1400-0974-10, are built for rear disc brake applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles. This pad set covers 2002-2014 fitments for Express 1500, Savana 1500, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban 1500, Avalanche 1500, Escalade, and Yukon XL 1500 models.

Key Features

• Rear disc brake pad set for select GM trucks, SUVs, and vans
• Fits 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear
• Fits 2003-2014 GMC Savana 1500, rear
• Fits 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade, rear
• Fits 2003-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Suburban 1500, and Tahoe, rear
• Fits 2003-2006 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, rear
• Fits 2002 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade EXT, rear, with Akebono rear calipers
• Fits 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2002 GMC Yukon, rear, with Akebono rear calipers
• Part number 1400-0974-10 for application matching and catalog lookup

Product Details

The DFC Ultimate Duty Performance Brake Pads line is positioned for demanding rear brake service on larger GM platforms, including Chevrolet Express 1500 and GMC Savana 1500 vans as well as Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs. Part number 1400-0974-10 is a direct-fit disc brake pad set for the rear axle on the listed applications, including 2002 models with Akebono rear calipers where specified.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Brake Issues Addressed

• Rear brake pad wear on high-mileage Chevrolet Express 1500 and GMC Savana 1500 vehicles
• Squeal, noise, or uneven braking from worn rear pads
• Reduced rear braking performance on Cadillac Escalade, Tahoe, and Yukon models
• Brake service needs on 2002 vehicles equipped with Akebono rear calipers
• Routine rear disc brake maintenance for GM SUVs and vans

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle fitment, model year, and caliper type before ordering. For 2002 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, confirm Akebono rear calipers are present. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and brake fluid condition during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

DFC Ultimate Duty Performance Brake Pads are cataloged for the confirmed rear applications listed above. Use part number 1400-0974-10 to match the correct pad set to your vehicle.