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Dynamite Friction 6512-55040 Disc Brake Kit - Front
Front Disc Brake Kit for Classic Ford and Mercury
The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit, part number 6512-55040, is a front disc brake kit for select classic Ford and Mercury applications. It is built for 1968-1973 Ford Mustang and 1970-1973 Mercury Cougar front brake service, along with select 1969-1971 Mercury Montego front applications.
Key Features
- Front disc brake kit for service and replacement applications
- Includes DFC brake rotor and 5000 Advanced Brake Pads
- Hardware kit included in the product line description
- Direct fitment coverage for classic Mustang, Cougar, and Montego front brake applications
- Part number 6512-55040 for catalog and cross-reference use
Fitment Details
- Fits 1968-1973 Ford Mustang, front.
- Fits 1970-1973 Mercury Cougar, front.
- Fits 1970-1971 Mercury Montego, front, exc. wagon; composite rear drums.
- Fits 1970-1971 Mercury Montego, front.
- Fits 1970-1971 Mercury Montego, front, exc. wagon; full cast rear drums.
- Fits 1969 Mercury Montego, front, full cast rear drums.
- Fits 1969 Mercury Montego, front, composite rear drums.
What This Kit Helps Address
- Front brake rotor wear
- Reduced braking response from worn pads
- Brake pulsation caused by rotor condition
- Noise from aged brake components
- Service needs on classic Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Montego front brakes
Installation Notes
Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear brake configuration before ordering, especially on Mercury Montego applications with wagon exclusions and rear drum variations. Compare the existing front brake setup to the catalog listing and verify rotor and pad dimensions before installation. Professional brake service procedures, including proper cleaning of mating surfaces and correct torque practices, help support a reliable repair.
Quality Assurance
Dynamite Friction identifies this kit as a DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit, part number 6512-55040, for the listed front applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
This part fits 28 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | 4.1L | L6 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1973 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | 4.1L | L6 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1972 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 4.1L | L6 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 7.0L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1971 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Exc. Wagon; Composite Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | Wagon | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | ||
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Exc. Wagon; Full Cast Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1970 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Exc. Wagon; Composite Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | Wagon | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | ||
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Exc. Wagon; Full Cast Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | 7.0L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Full Cast Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Composite Rear Drums; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |||
| 1968 | Ford | Mustang | 7.0L | V8 | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.