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Dynamite Friction 1551-0801-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic, Front
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DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic, Front
Fitment: Mercury and Ford, Cougar, Contour, and Mystique
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Reliable Disc Brake Pads for Ford and Mercury Vehicles

The Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic offer dependable braking performance for select Ford and Mercury models. Designed specifically for vehicles like the Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique, these disc brake pads provide consistent stopping power and durability.

  • Compatible with Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique
  • Part number 1551-0801-00 for precise identification
  • Low metallic formula for balanced performance and reduced noise
  • Disc brake pad set designed for reliable wear and heat dissipation
  • Manufactured by Dynamite Friction, a recognized brand in brake components

About the DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic Line

The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic line by Dynamite Friction focuses on delivering a low metallic friction material that balances braking efficiency with reduced noise and dust. This product line is engineered to meet the demands of daily driving while maintaining consistent performance under various conditions. The low metallic composition helps in minimizing rotor wear and provides a smoother braking experience for compatible Ford and Mercury models.

Product Details and Performance

These disc brake pads are designed to fit specific Ford and Mercury vehicles, including the Contour, Cougar, and Mystique. The low metallic friction material offers a controlled braking response, which helps maintain vehicle stability during stops. The set includes all necessary pads for a complete axle replacement, ensuring even wear and optimal braking balance. Part number 1551-0801-00 ensures you receive the correct pads tailored for your vehicle's braking system.

Common Applications and Problem Solving

  • Replacement for worn or damaged disc brake pads on Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mystique
  • Reduces brake noise often associated with metallic pads
  • Helps address uneven brake wear and fading under normal driving conditions
  • Improves braking consistency for daily commuting and light performance driving
  • Suitable for vehicles experiencing mild rotor wear due to previous pad materials

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic (part number 1551-0801-00), ensure the brake system is clean and free of debris. It is recommended to inspect rotors for wear or damage and resurface or replace if necessary. Proper bedding-in of the new pads will help achieve optimal braking performance and longevity. Follow manufacturer torque specifications for caliper bolts and verify proper pad alignment before finalizing installation.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Dynamite Friction maintains strict quality control standards for the DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic line. Each set undergoes rigorous testing to meet performance and safety requirements. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Dynamite Friction products typically come with a limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Consult product documentation or authorized sources for exact warranty terms.

This part fits 62 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2002MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2002MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 260mm Front Rotors; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2002MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 278mm Front Rotors; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2001MercuryCougar2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2001MercuryCougar2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 278mm Front Rotors; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2001MercuryCougar2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 260mm Front Rotors; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2001MercuryCougar2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000FordContourLXFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000FordContourSEFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000FordContourSE2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000FordContourLX2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000FordContourBaseFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000FordContourPowerFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Vehicle Production Date To 8/15/00; with Brake Pad Sensors; 260mm Front Rotors; Standard Pads; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Vehicle Production Date From 8/14/00; with Brake Pad Sensors; 260mm Front Rotors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Vehicle Production Date To 8/15/00; with Brake Pad Sensors; 260mm Front Rotors; Upgraded Pads; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Vehicle Production Date To 8/15/00; with Brake Pad Sensors; 278mm Front Rotors; Standard Pads; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Vehicle Production Date From 8/14/00; with Brake Pad Sensors; 278mm Front Rotors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Vehicle Production Date To 8/15/00; with Brake Pad Sensors; 278mm Front Rotors; Upgraded Pads; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryMystique2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryMystique2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
2000MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourBaseFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Standard Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourBaseFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourLXFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourSEFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourSE2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourSE2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Standard Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourLX2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Standard Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourPowerFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Standard Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourPowerFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999FordContourLX2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Upgraded Pads & Hardware; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 278mm Front Rotors; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 260mm Front Rotors; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 260mm Front Rotors; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; 278mm Front Rotors; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryCougarFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryMystique2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryMystique2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1999MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourSportFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads, with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourPowerFrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads, with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourGL2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads, with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourGL2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourBase2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourLX2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourLX2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads, with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourLX2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourGL2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourSE2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourBase2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads, with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourSE2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998FordContourSE2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Pads, with Brake Pad Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998MercuryMystique2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998MercuryMystique2.5LV6FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Standard Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic
1998MercuryMystique2.0LL4FrontOEM Specific Replacement Pad; Upgraded Rear Pads & Hardware; with Front Sensors; Required Hardware: 340-56008; DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.