Dynamite Friction 365-55001 Brake Drum - Rear

Rear Brake Drum for Ford and Lincoln

The Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum, part number 365-55001, is a rear brake drum for select Ford and Lincoln full-size rear drum brake applications. It is built for direct replacement use on vehicles such as the Lincoln Town Car, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, and Mercury Grand Marquis.

Key Features

• True Balanced Brake Drum line for rear brake service
• Rear position application
• Direct-fit replacement for select 1979-2004 Ford and Lincoln vehicles
• Application coverage includes standard, police, taxi, limousine, and heavy-duty configurations where listed
• Part number 365-55001 for ordering and fitment verification

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003-2004 Lincoln Town Car, rear.
• Fits 1995-2002 Lincoln Town Car, rear, limousine and standard rear drum brake applications.
• Fits 1991-1994 Lincoln Town Car, rear, with steel piston calipers or phenolic piston calipers, including limousine applications.
• Fits 1981-1990 Lincoln Town Car, rear, for rear disc brake rotor designed for 11 inch rear drums.
• Fits 1990-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear, except ABS; police package applications also listed.
• Fits 1987-1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, rear, including police and taxi applications.
• Fits 1979-1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, including police package applications.
• Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD, rear, full size A body, including taxi and police package applications.
• Fits 1979-1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear.
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, rear, full size A body, including police applications.
• Fits 1982-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, rear, for rear disc brake rotor designed for 11 inch rear drums.
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Mark VI, rear, for rear disc brake rotor designed for 11 inch rear drums.
• Fits 1982 Ford LTD, rear, full size A body, with production-date-specific police and taxi configurations.
• Fits 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, rear, including police package applications.
• Fits 1981 Ford LTD, rear, with production-date-specific police, taxi, and heavy-duty configurations.
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford LTD, rear, including police taxi and heavy-duty applications.
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Continental, rear, for rear disc brake rotor designed for 11 inch rear drums.
• Fits 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, rear.

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

• Rear brake pulsation caused by worn or out-of-round drums
• Reduced braking consistency from drum wear or heat damage
• Noise during rear brake operation
• Uneven rear brake contact on older full-size Ford and Lincoln platforms
• Service replacement needs for police, taxi, limousine, and heavy-duty rear brake setups

Installation Notes

Verify rear brake drum size, caliper type where noted, and production date-specific fitment before installation. This part is listed for rear applications only and should be matched to the vehicle’s brake configuration exactly as shown in the fitment data. Part number 365-55001 is also useful when confirming the correct rear brake drum for Lincoln Town Car, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, and Mercury Grand Marquis applications.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction’s True Balanced Brake Drum line is positioned for balanced rear brake service on listed Ford and Lincoln applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.