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Dynamite Friction 6502-55056 Disc Brake Kit - Front
Brake Kit for Ford and Mercury Front Applications
Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads, part number 6502-55056, is a front disc brake kit built for select Ford and Mercury vehicles from 1982-1993. It combines rotors and pads in one package for service work on Mustang, Thunderbird, Cougar, Capri, Fairmont, LTD, Marquis, and Zephyr front brake applications.
Key Features
- Complete front disc brake kit with rotors and 5000 Advanced Brake Pads
- Single-package service solution for rotor and pad replacement
- Fits select 1982-1993 Ford Mustang front brake applications
- Fits select Ford Thunderbird, LTD, Fairmont, and Mercury Cougar, Capri, Marquis, and Zephyr front brake applications
- Part number 6502-55056 for accurate ordering and lookup
Product Details
The DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line is built to simplify brake service by pairing the correct rotor and pad components in one kit. For front brake repairs on classic Ford Mustang and Mercury Capri platforms, as well as Thunderbird, Cougar, Fairmont, LTD, Marquis, and Zephyr models, this kit supports a direct replacement approach for the listed applications. Part number 6502-55056 is the reference to use when matching this front disc brake kit to the vehicle fitment shown here.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Front brake rotor and pad wear replacement
- Brake noise caused by worn pad material or rotor surface condition
- Reduced braking response from aged front brake components
- Service work on older Ford Mustang and Mercury front disc brake systems
- Restoring consistent front braking performance after routine maintenance
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicleβs year, make, model, and rear brake configuration before ordering, since fitment varies by production date and rear drum size on several applications. Confirm the front position and match the notes shown for Fairmont, LTD, Thunderbird, Cougar, and Zephyr models. Use part number 6502-55056 to confirm the correct kit before disassembly.
Quality Assurance
DFC Complete Brake Kits package the rotor and pad components together so the required front brake parts arrive in one service kit. The manufacturer positions this line as a complete brake solution for the listed applications.
This part fits 78 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1992 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1992 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1991 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1991 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1990 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1990 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1989 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1989 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1988 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1988 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1988 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 9 inch; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1988 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 10 inch; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1987 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Hatchback | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1987 | Ford | Mustang | LX | Convertible | 2.3L | L4 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
| 1987 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1987 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1987 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 9 inch; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1987 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 10 inch; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Ford | LTD | Front | Mid Size G Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1986 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Mercury | Capri | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1986 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | Mid Size Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Ford | LTD | Front | Mid Size G Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1985 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Mercury | Capri | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1985 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | Mid Size Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Ford | LTD | Front | Mid Size G Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1984 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Mercury | Capri | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1984 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | Mid Size Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Ford | Fairmont | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; with Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1983 | Ford | Fairmont | Wagon | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1983 | Ford | Fairmont | Coupe | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1983 | Ford | Fairmont | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; without Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1983 | Ford | LTD | Front | Mid Size G Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Ford | Mustang | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Mercury | Capri | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | Rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | Mid Size Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | Coupe | Front | 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | Sedan | Front | excluding Police & Taxi; 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | Sedan | Front | Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Wagon | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; with Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Coupe | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; with Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Coupe | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; without Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; without Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Ford | LTD | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; Mid Size G Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1982 | Ford | LTD | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; Mid Size G Body; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1982 | Ford | Mustang | Front | Vehicle Production Date from 12/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1982 | Mercury | Capri | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | ||||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | Coupe | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | Coupe | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; excluding Police & Taxi; 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads | |||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | Sedan | Front | Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; excluding Police & Taxi; 9 inch Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.