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Dynamite Friction 6512-54228 Disc Brake Kit - Front
Front Brake Service Kit for Explorer and Aviator
Dynamite Friction DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware is a front disc brake kit for select Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator applications. It combines rotor and pad service components for a direct-fit brake refresh on listed vehicles, including Ford Explorer front brake service and Lincoln Aviator front brake replacement applications.
Key Features
- Brand: Dynamite Friction
- Part number: 6512-54228
- Front-position disc brake kit
- DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware
- Fits 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, front
- Fits 2023 Ford Explorer, front, Platinum
- Fits 2024-2026 Ford Explorer, front
- Fits 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, front, Premium Brakes (345mm Front Rotors)
- Fits 2025 Lincoln Aviator, front, Premium Brakes
Product Details
This Dynamite Friction brake service kit is built for front axle brake maintenance on the listed Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator trims. The DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads package is organized as a service kit for drivers replacing worn front brake components while keeping fitment aligned to the specified model years and brake configurations. Part number 6512-54228 is the reference to use when matching this front brake kit to your vehicle.
Common Brake Issues This Kit Addresses
- Front brake pulsation from worn or uneven rotors
- Squealing or noisy braking from aged pad material
- Reduced stopping performance from brake wear
- Brake vibration during light or moderate stops
- Service needs on Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator front brake systems
Installation Notes
Verify rotor size and trim-specific brake configuration before ordering, especially on Lincoln Aviator Premium Brakes applications with 345mm front rotors. Confirm front-position fitment against the vehicle’s brake package and compare the existing components to the listed applications. Use proper brake service procedures, including cleaning hub surfaces and checking caliper hardware condition during installation. Part number 6512-54228 should be matched to the exact year, make, model, and trim listed above.
Quality Assurance
Dynamite Friction identifies this kit as DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware, giving buyers a defined front brake service solution for the specified Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
This part fits 13 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ford | Explorer | Active | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
| 2025 | Ford | Explorer | Active | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
| 2025 | Lincoln | Aviator | Front | Premium Brakes; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 2024 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
| 2024 | Lincoln | Aviator | Front | Premium Brakes (345mm Front Rotors); DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 2023 | Ford | Explorer | Front | Platinum; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 2023 | Lincoln | Aviator | Front | Premium Brakes (345mm Front Rotors); DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 2022 | Ford | Explorer | Platinum | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
| 2022 | Lincoln | Aviator | Front | Premium Brakes (345mm Front Rotors); DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 2021 | Ford | Explorer | Platinum | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
| 2021 | Lincoln | Aviator | Front | Premium Brakes (345mm Front Rotors); DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 2020 | Ford | Explorer | Platinum | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
| 2020 | Lincoln | Aviator | Front | Premium Brakes (345mm Front Rotors); DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.