Dynamite Friction 1551-0003-01 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

DFC 5000 Front Brake Pads for Classic GM Disc Brakes

Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads are a semi-metallic front disc brake pad set for select 1967-1968 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. Part number 1551-0003-01 is built for OEM-style disc brake pad replacement on classic muscle and full-size applications.

Key Features

• Semi-metallic front disc brake pad set
• Includes pad set and hardware kit
• Front position fitment for select 1967-1968 GM vehicles
• OEM disc brake pad set compatibility for many applications
• OEM-specific replacement pad for select models with a 3/8 inch caliper inlet

Fitment Details

• Fits 1967-1968 Buick Skylark, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Chevrolet Camaro, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Oldsmobile 98, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 3/8 inch caliper inlet
• Fits 1967-1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 3/8 inch caliper inlet
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Acadian, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 3/8 inch caliper inlet
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Catalina, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 3/8 inch caliper inlet
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Firebird, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Grand Prix, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac GTO, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Laurentian, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 3/8 inch caliper inlet
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac LeMans, front
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Tempest, front
• Fits 1967 Chevrolet Malibu, front

Product Description

DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads, part number 1551-0003-01, are a front disc brake pad set for classic GM platforms that use OEM-style brake pad dimensions and caliper configurations. This semi-metallic formulation is suited for drivers restoring or maintaining 1967-1968 Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Firebird, and related models with front disc brakes. The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Semi Metallic and Hardware Kit line focuses on direct replacement coverage for common vintage applications, including select vehicles with a 3/8 inch caliper inlet.

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

Common Brake Issues Addressed

• Worn front brake pads on classic GM disc brake systems
• Brake noise caused by aged pad material
• Reduced stopping performance from thin or glazed pads
• Uneven braking feel from deteriorated front pads
• Service replacement for OEM-style pad applications

Installation Notes

Verify caliper inlet size and pad shape before installation, especially on applications noted as OEM specific replacement pads with a 3/8 inch caliper inlet. Confirm front axle fitment against the vehicle’s brake system before ordering. Part number 1551-0003-01 should be matched to the exact year, make, model, and brake configuration listed above.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads are positioned as an OEM-style replacement line for classic disc brake applications, with coverage focused on direct-fit front brake service for the listed vehicles.