Dynamite Friction 7402-47004 Disc Brake Kit - Front

Front Disc Brake Kit for Classic GM Applications

This Dynamite Friction disc brake kit combines a drilled and slotted silver rotor with a 1400 Ultimate Duty Performance Pad for front-end brake service on select 1978 GM vehicles. Part number 7402-47004 is built for drivers restoring braking performance on Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

Key Features

• Disc brake kit for front brake service
• Drilled and slotted silver rotor finish
• Includes 1400 Ultimate Duty Performance Pad
• Fits select 1978 Buick Century and Regal front applications
• Fits select 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, Malibu, and Monte Carlo front applications
• Fits select 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Cutlass Salon, and Cutlass Supreme front applications
• Fits select 1978 Pontiac Grand Am, Grand LeMans, Grand Prix, and LeMans front applications

Product Details

The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotor - Drilled and Slotted - Silver- 1400 Ultimate Duty Performance Pad package is intended for front brake service on 1978 GM A-body and related platforms. The drilled and slotted rotor design supports consistent pad contact and helps manage heat and surface debris during repeated stops. Part number 7402-47004 is a direct-fit style service kit for owners maintaining original braking feel on classic Buick Century, Chevrolet Malibu, and Pontiac Grand Prix models.

Compatible With 1978 Buick Century, front; 1978 Buick Regal, front; 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, front; 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, front; 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front; 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front; 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front; 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front; 1978 Pontiac Grand Am, front; 1978 Pontiac Grand LeMans, front; 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix, front; and 1978 Pontiac LeMans, front.

Common Brake Issues This Kit Can Address

• Worn front rotors that no longer provide a smooth braking surface
• Brake pulsation caused by uneven rotor wear
• Reduced stopping consistency from aged front brake components
• Pad glazing or diminished bite on older brake systems
• Heat buildup during repeated braking on classic street-driven vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front axle fitment before ordering and compare the existing rotor and pad setup to the vehicle listing. Clean the hub mounting surface thoroughly before installation, and inspect calipers, hoses, and bearings while servicing the front brakes. Part number 7402-47004 should be matched to the exact year, make, model, and front position shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction supplies this brake kit as a service replacement for confirmed 1978 front applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.