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Dynamite Friction 355-54180 Brake Master Cylinder
Reliable Brake Master Cylinder for Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury
The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Master Cylinder (part number 355-54180) is designed to restore proper brake hydraulics in select Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. This brake master cylinder ensures consistent brake fluid pressure for safe and responsive braking performance.
- Compatible with Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Mountaineer models
- Fits Lincoln Aviator and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles
- Also suitable for Mazda B2300, B2500, B3000, and B4000 trucks
- Part number 355-54180 for precise identification
- Manufactured by Dynamite Friction for dependable brake hydraulics
About the DFC Brake Master Cylinder Product Line
The DFC Brake Master Cylinder line by Dynamite Friction focuses on delivering reliable brake hydraulic components tailored to specific vehicle applications. This product line emphasizes compatibility and quality to maintain proper brake fluid pressure and system integrity. The 355-54180 model is part of this line, engineered to meet the requirements of various Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury models.
Product Details and Compatibility
This brake master cylinder is engineered to replace the original equipment part in multiple vehicle models, including the Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator, Mercury Mountaineer, and Mazda B-series trucks (B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000). The part number 355-54180 ensures exact fitment and function, maintaining the hydraulic pressure necessary for effective braking. Installation of this master cylinder helps restore brake pedal feel and system responsiveness.
Common Brake Issues Addressed
- Spongy or soft brake pedal response
- Brake fluid leaks from the master cylinder
- Reduced braking efficiency or delayed brake engagement
- Brake warning light activation due to hydraulic failure
- Inconsistent brake pedal height or travel
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure vehicle compatibility by verifying make and model before installation
- Bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation to remove air
- Use proper brake fluid as specified by the vehicle manufacturer
- Inspect related brake components for wear during replacement
- Follow all safety precautions when working with brake hydraulics
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dynamite Friction manufactures the DFC Brake Master Cylinder to meet industry standards for brake hydraulic components. While specific warranty details are not provided, the product is designed to deliver reliable performance when installed correctly and maintained according to vehicle specifications.
This part fits 99 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | # Doors | Drive Type | Transmission | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2009 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2009 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2009 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2008 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2008 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2008 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2008 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2008 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2008 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2007 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2007 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2007 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2007 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2007 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2007 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2007 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | N/A | To 4/06; Speed Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2006 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2006 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2006 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2006 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | N/A | To 4/06; Speed Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2005 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2005 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | 4WD | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | N/A | To 4/06; Speed Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Lincoln | Aviator | N/A | Except AdvanceTrac; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Ford | Ranger | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Lincoln | Aviator | N/A | Except AdvanceTrac; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 10 inch Rear Drum; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | RWD | N/A | 9 inch Rear Drum; Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | 4WD | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | Automatic | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | Edge | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | Sport | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | XL | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | XLT | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2002 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2002 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2002 | Mazda | B4000 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | Except Traction Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | XLS | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | XL Fleet | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | Edge | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | XL | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | XLT | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2001 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2001 | Mazda | B2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2001 | Mazda | B3000 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2001 | Mazda | B4000 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder compatible with Cruise Control; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2001 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XL Fleet | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XLS | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XLS | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | XL Fleet | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Sport | 4 Door | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Sport | 4 Door | N/A | Except Postal Vehicle; DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 2000 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | 4 Door | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 1999 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | 4 Door | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | |||
| 1998 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder | ||||
| 1997 | Mercury | Mountaineer | N/A | DFC Brake Master Cylinder |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.