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Dynamite Friction 6512-56031 Disc Brake Kit - Front
Brake Rotor Kit for Classic Ford and Mercury Front Axles
The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit, part number 6512-56031, is a front disc brake service kit for select 1974-1979 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It combines rotor and pad service components for direct-fit front brake maintenance on listed applications.
Key Features
- Disc brake kit for front axle service
- DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and hardware kit configuration
- Part number 6512-56031 for ordering and fitment verification
- Compatible with select Ford LTD, Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Marquis, Grand Marquis, Montego, and Colony Park applications
- Coverage spans model years 1974 through 1979
Fitment Details
- Fits 1976-1979 Lincoln Continental, front, rear disc; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware
- Fits 1977-1978 Ford LTD, front, without Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974-1978 Ford LTD, front; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1976-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, front; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1976-1978 Mercury Marquis, front; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware
- Fits 1975-1976 Ford LTD, front, with Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974-1976 Ford Thunderbird, front; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1976 Mercury Montego, front, Hardtop and Taxi; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1975 Lincoln Continental, front; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware
- Fits 1975 Mercury Grand Marquis, front, 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1975 Mercury Grand Marquis, front, 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Marquis, front, 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Marquis, front, 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Montego, front, Police and Taxi; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974 Lincoln Continental, front; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974 Mercury Colony Park, front, 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
- Fits 1974 Mercury Colony Park, front, 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit
What This Kit Helps Address
- Front brake pulsation from worn or uneven rotors
- Brake noise caused by aged pad and rotor surfaces
- Reduced stopping performance from brake wear
- Service needs on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front disc brake systems
- Brake maintenance on vehicles with listed police, taxi, or rear-shoe configurations
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and configuration notes before ordering. This kit is for front position applications only, and the listed notes for police package, taxi use, rear shoe size, and rear disc equipment must match the vehicle exactly. Confirm rotor and pad condition on the opposite side of the axle during service.
Quality Assurance
Dynamite Friction identifies this as a DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit, part number 6512-56031, for specific classic vehicle applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
This part fits 35 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | Rear Disc; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1978 | Ford | LTD | Hardtop | Front | without Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1978 | Ford | LTD | Wagon | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1978 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | Rear Disc; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1978 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1978 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1977 | Ford | LTD | Hardtop | Front | without Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1977 | Ford | LTD | Wagon | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1977 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | Rear Disc; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1977 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1977 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1976 | Ford | LTD | Hardtop | Front | with Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1976 | Ford | LTD | Wagon | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1976 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1976 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | Rear Disc; DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1976 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1976 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1976 | Mercury | Montego | Hardtop | Front | Hardtop and Taxi; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1975 | Ford | LTD | Hardtop | Front | with Police Package; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1975 | Ford | LTD | Wagon | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit |
| 1975 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1975 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | DFC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads includes Hardware | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Front | 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Front | 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Police and Taxi; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Ford | LTD | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Mercury | Colony Park | Front | 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Mercury | Colony Park | Front | 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | 2-1/4 inch Rear Shoes; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.; DFC Brake Rotor with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads and Hardware Kit | |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Police and Taxi; 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.