Dynamite Friction 1551-0310-02 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

DFC 5000 Brake Pads for Classic Ford and Mercury

Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads are a semi-metallic disc brake pad set for front brake service on select 1982-1993 Ford and Mercury vehicles. Part number 1551-0310-02 is listed for OEM-specific applications across Mustang, Thunderbird, Cougar, LTD, Capri, Fairmont, Marquis, and Zephyr fitments.

Key Features

• Semi-metallic friction material for front disc brake replacement
• Application-specific fitment for OEM brake setups
• Coverage for 1982-1993 Ford Mustang front brake pad applications
• Compatible with select Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Zephyr front fitments
• Part number 1551-0310-02 for catalog and service matching

Product Line Details

The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line is built for direct replacement service on older Ford and Mercury platforms that use factory-style front disc brakes. This semi-metallic pad set is cataloged for vehicles with specific OEM brake configurations, including several 9-inch and 10-inch rear drum notes where listed in the fitment data. For shoppers searching for front brake pads for a 1983-1993 Ford Mustang or front disc brake pad set for a 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar, this part number provides a targeted match.

What This Part Helps Address

• Worn front brake pads causing reduced stopping performance
• Brake noise from pads that have reached service limit
• Uneven braking feel from aging OEM-style pad sets
• Maintenance needs on classic Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, and Cougar front brakes
• Replacement of factory-style pads on select Ford LTD, Capri, Fairmont, Marquis, and Zephyr models

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and brake configuration before ordering. This part is listed for front position applications only, and fitment varies by production date and rear drum size on certain Ford and Mercury models. Confirm the existing pad shape and OEM brake setup against part number 1551-0310-02 before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction catalogs this DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Semi Metallic and Hardware Kit under a direct-fit replacement brake pad line for specific OEM applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.