Dynamite Friction 1903-0553-00 Drum Brake Shoe Set - Rear

Rear Drum Brake Shoes for GM Compact Cars

Dynamite Friction DFC Premium Riveted Shoes, part number 1903-0553-00, deliver a direct-fit rear drum brake shoe set for a wide range of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications. This rear shoe set is listed for 1980-2002 model years and covers many compact GM platforms, including Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire rear brake applications.

The DFC Premium Riveted Shoes line focuses on riveted construction for rear drum brake service, making this part a practical choice when replacing worn shoes on vehicles with 200mm or 200 x 44mm rear drums. Part number 1903-0553-00 is cataloged for multiple rotor and drum configurations, so verifying the exact drum type, hardware, and sensor requirements before ordering is important.

Key Features

• Rear drum brake shoe set from Dynamite Friction
• DFC Premium Riveted Shoes product line
• Part number 1903-0553-00
• Fits a broad range of rear applications across Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac models
• Listed for vehicles with 200mm drums and 200 x 44mm rear shoes where specified
• Application notes identify required hardware and sensor references for proper service planning

Compatible Vehicle Applications

• Fits 2001-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, rear; 200 x 44mm rear shoes; required hardware: 370-47016; required sensor: 372-47021, 372-47022.
• Fits 2001-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, rear; required hardware: 370-47016; required sensor: 372-47021, 372-47022.
• Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, rear; 200 x 44mm rear shoes; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1997-2000 Pontiac Sunfire, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1991-1998 Buick Skylark, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1991-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1987-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1985-1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1986-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47013, 372-47014.
• Fits 1980-1982 Chevrolet Chevette, rear; required hardware: 370-45001; required sensor: 372-47005, 372-47006.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear brake shoe wear that reduces stopping performance
• Brake noise caused by worn drum shoes
• Uneven rear braking from aged friction material
• Service needs on GM compact cars with rear drum brakes
• Replacement needs for vehicles requiring specific hardware and sensor references

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the rear drum size, backing plate configuration, and sensor reference before installation. Several applications require specific hardware and sensor part numbers, and some vehicles are listed with drum or package-specific notes such as solid rotors, vented rotors, plain drums, or finned drums. For a clean brake service, inspect the drums, springs, adjusters, and wheel cylinders before installing the new rear shoes.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction catalogs this part within its DFC Premium Riveted Shoes line for rear drum brake service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.