Dynamite Friction 365-54032 Brake Drum - Rear

Rear Brake Drum for Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar

Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54032 is a rear brake drum for select Ford Contour and Mercury Cougar applications, plus Mercury Mystique models listed below. It is built for direct replacement service on rear drum brake systems and is indexed for fitment-specific searches by year, make, model, and position.

Key Features

• True Balanced Brake Drum design for rear brake service
• Fits rear positions only
• Application-specific coverage for Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique
• Part number 365-54032 for catalog lookup and ordering
• Brand line: Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum

Detailed Description

This Dynamite Friction brake drum is listed for 1995-1997 Ford Contour rear, 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique rear, 1998-2000 Ford Contour rear, 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique rear, 1999 Mercury Cougar rear, 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar rear, and 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar rear applications. The True Balanced Brake Drum line identifies this part as a rear drum replacement focused on balanced operation for the listed vehicles. If you are searching for a rear brake drum for 1998-2000 Ford Contour or a rear brake drum for 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar, part number 365-54032 is the catalog reference to use.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Rear brake drum wear or scoring
• Brake pulsation from an out-of-round drum
• Reduced braking consistency at the rear axle
• Noise caused by damaged drum surfaces
• Service replacement for worn rear drum brake components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear drum brake fitment by year, make, model, and notes before installation. This listing includes versions for Mercury Cougar and Mercury Mystique applications with sensor-related notes shown in the fitment data, so match the vehicle configuration exactly. Inspect shoes, hardware, wheel cylinders, and the parking brake system during service, and confirm the drum surface and diameter requirements against the vehicle specification before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54032 is cataloged as a direct-fit rear brake drum for the listed Ford and Mercury applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 1995-1997 Ford Contour, rear
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford Contour, rear, without Brake Pad Sensors
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford Contour, rear, with Brake Pad Sensors
• Fits 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique, rear
• Fits 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique, rear, without Front Sensors
• Fits 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique, rear, with Front Sensors
• Fits 1999 Mercury Cougar, rear, with Front Sensors
• Fits 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar, rear, without Front Sensors
• Fits 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar, rear, without Brake Pad Sensors
• Fits 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar, rear, with Brake Pad Sensors