Dynamite Friction 8512-54169 Disc Brake Kit - Front

Front Brake Kit for Escape, Mariner, and Tribute

Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotor - Drilled and Slotted - Black with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic and Hardware Kit, part number 8512-54169, is a front disc brake kit for select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda compact SUVs. It combines drilled and slotted black rotors with ceramic brake pads for service-focused braking replacement on listed applications.

Key Features

• Drilled and slotted front brake rotor design for improved pad bite and heat management
• Black rotor finish for a clean appearance and added corrosion resistance on exposed surfaces
• 5000 Advanced ceramic brake pads for everyday street use
• Service kit format for front brake maintenance on listed vehicles
• Part number 8512-54169 for accurate ordering and fitment verification

Product Details

This Dynamite Friction DFC brake kit is built for front axle service on 2005-2012 Ford Escape, 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner, and 2005-2010 Mazda Tribute applications listed below. The drilled and slotted rotor design supports consistent braking performance by helping manage heat and maintain pad contact during repeated stops. The ceramic pad formulation is suited to daily driving where smooth operation and controlled brake response are priorities. The DFC Brake Rotor - Drilled and Slotted - Black with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic and Hardware Kit, 8512-54169, is a direct-fit service solution for the specified front brake applications.

Fitment

• Fits 2009-2012 Ford Escape, front; steel front caliper pistons; DFC rotors drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads includes hardware.
• Fits 2005-2008 Ford Escape, front; DFC rotors drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads includes hardware.
• Fits 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, front; with steel piston calipers; DFC rotors drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads includes hardware.
• Fits 2008 Mercury Mariner, front; DFC brake rotor drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads ceramic and hardware kit.
• Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner, front; DFC rotors drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads includes hardware.
• Fits 2010 Mazda Tribute, front; DFC brake rotor drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads ceramic and hardware kit.
• Fits 2008-2009 Mazda Tribute, front; DFC rotors drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads includes hardware.
• Fits 2005-2006 Mazda Tribute, front; DFC rotors drilled and slotted black with 5000 Advanced brake pads includes hardware.

Common Brake Service Uses

• Front brake rotor wear, scoring, or uneven braking response
• Brake pad replacement on listed Escape, Mariner, and Tribute models
• Brake pulsation caused by worn or heat-affected rotors
• Reduced stopping consistency from aged front brake components
• Routine front axle brake service on the specified vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify caliper piston type and front axle fitment before installation, especially on 2009-2012 Ford Escape and 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner applications noted with steel front caliper pistons or steel piston calipers. Clean all mating surfaces, inspect calipers and brake hoses, and follow the vehicle service manual for torque and bedding procedures. Confirm part number 8512-54169 against the vehicle’s front brake configuration before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction supplies this DFC brake kit as a vehicle-specific service part for the listed Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute front applications. Part number 8512-54169 should be matched to the exact year, make, model, and caliper configuration shown in the fitment data.