Dynamite Friction 1901-0552-00 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Rear Drum Brake Shoe for GM A-Body Applications

Dynamite Friction DFC Premium Service Shoes 1901-0552-00 is a rear drum brake shoe set for a wide range of Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles from 1982-1992. It is listed for multiple brake configurations, including light duty, medium duty, heavy duty, and finned or plain drum applications.

Key Features

• Rear drum brake shoe for selected GM passenger cars and vans
• DFC Premium Service Shoes product line
• Application-specific fitment for JA1, JA2, JA3, and JA8 brake packages where noted
• Coverage for 1982-1992 Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and Pontiac 6000 applications
• Part number 1901-0552-00 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

This Dynamite Friction drum brake shoe is built for rear brake service on many GM front-wheel-drive platforms, including Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Pontiac 6000, and related models such as Cutlass Cruiser, Lumina APV, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Cadillac DeVille, Fleetwood, Commercial Chassis, and Oldsmobile 98. Fitment varies by brake package, drum style, bolt circle, and sensor requirement, so matching the exact vehicle configuration is important when ordering 1901-0552-00.

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

What It Is Used For

• Replacing worn rear drum brake shoes on GM vehicles
• Restoring rear braking response and pedal feel
• Addressing brake noise caused by worn friction material
• Correcting uneven rear brake performance on drum-equipped applications
• Servicing vehicles with JA1, JA2, JA3, or JA8 brake configurations where listed

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the exact year, make, model, and rear brake configuration before installation.
• Several applications require hardware 370-45000 and specific sensors listed in the fitment notes.
• Confirm drum type, bolt circle, and brake package details such as light duty, medium duty, or heavy duty.
• Inspect drums, springs, adjusters, and related brake components during service.
• Follow the vehicle service manual for proper rear brake adjustment and bedding procedures.

Quality Assurance

DFC Premium Service Shoes is the product line identified for this brake shoe set, and part number 1901-0552-00 is cataloged for the listed rear applications.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 1990-1992 Buick Century, rear, finned drums; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1988-1992 Buick Century, rear, heavy duty brakes, JA2 brakes; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1988-1992 Buick Century, rear, medium duty brakes, JA8 brakes; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1990-1992 Buick Century, rear, plain drums; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1988-1989 Buick Century, rear, medium & heavy duty brakes, JA2 & JA8 brakes, 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1985-1989 Buick Century, rear, light duty brakes, JA1 brakes, 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1987 Buick Century, rear, medium & heavy duty brakes, JA2 JA3 & JA8 brakes, 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1984 Buick Century, rear, JA1 & JA8 brakes, 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1984 Buick Century, rear, JA2 brakes, 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1983 Buick Century, rear, light & medium duty, JA1 & JA8 brakes, 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1983 Buick Century, rear, heavy duty, JA2 brakes, 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1982 Buick Century, rear, light & medium duty, JA1 & JA8 brakes, 9-3/4 inch front rotors; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1982 Buick Century, rear, heavy duty, JA2 brakes, 10-1/4 inch front rotors; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1990-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear, finned drums; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1985-1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1990-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear, plain drums; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1987-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1990-1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1985-1991 Pontiac 6000, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1990-1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1988-1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, heavy duty brakes (JA2 & JA8); 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1988-1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, light duty brakes (JA1); 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, light duty, JA1 brakes; 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, heavy duty; JA3 & JA8 brakes; 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1985-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, police package; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1985-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, excluding police package; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47011, 372-47012.
• Fits 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, heavy duty, JA2 & JA3 brakes, 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, light duty, JA1 & JA8 brakes, 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1983 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear, heavy duty, JA2 & JA3 brakes, 115mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1986 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, rear, required hardware: 370-45000.
• Fits 1985-1986 Cadillac DeVille, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1985-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear, required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1985-1986 Oldsmobile 98, rear, required hardware: 370-45000.
• Fits 1984 Pontiac 6000, rear, 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1984 Pontiac 6000, rear, 4-1/2 inch bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1984 Pontiac 6000, rear, JA3 brakes; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1984 Pontiac 6000, rear, JA2 brakes; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47009, 372-47010.
• Fits 1983 Pontiac 6000, rear, 260mm front disc; 114.3mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1983 Pontiac 6000, rear, 246mm front disc; 100mm bolt circle; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1982 Pontiac 6000, rear, heavy duty; JA2 brakes; 10-1/4 inch diameter rotors; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.
• Fits 1982 Pontiac 6000, rear, light & medium duty, JA1 & JA8 brakes; 9-3/4 inch diameter rotors; required hardware: 370-45000; required sensor: 372-47007, 372-47008.