Front Brake Pads for Select Ford and Mercury Models

Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads are a semi-metallic front disc brake pad set for select 1979-1982 Ford and Mercury vehicles. Part number 1551-0152-02 is listed for OEM-specific replacement applications on Thunderbird, Capri, Cougar, Fairmont, Mustang, and Zephyr models.

Key Features

• Semi-metallic front disc brake pad set
• Part number: 1551-0152-02
• Brand line: DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Semi Metallic and Hardware Kit
• Front position fitment for select Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Capri, Mercury Cougar, Ford Fairmont, Ford Mustang, and Mercury Zephyr applications
• OE-style replacement coverage for multiple trim and brake configurations listed below

Fitment Details

• Fits 1981-1982 Ford Thunderbird, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 9 inch rear drums; 3 inch tall drums.
• Fits 1981-1982 Ford Thunderbird, front; fits OEM rear drum brakes with 10 inches drum size.
• Fits 1981-1982 Ford Thunderbird, front; OEM specific replacement pad; 9 inch rear drums; 3-1/2 inch tall drums.
• Fits 1982 Mercury Capri, front; OEM specific replacement pad; vehicle production date to 10/82.
• Fits 1980-1982 Mercury Cougar, front; OEM disc brake pad sets compatibility.
• Fits 1979-1981 Ford Fairmont, front; OEM disc brake pad sets compatibility.
• Fits 1981 Ford Fairmont, front; OEM specific replacement pad; with Police Package.
• Fits 1981 Ford Fairmont, front; OEM specific replacement pad; without Police Package.
• Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, front; OEM specific replacement pad; excluding Police & Taxi; 9 inch rear drums.
• Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, front; OEM specific replacement pad; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch rear drums.
• Fits 1979-1980 Mercury Zephyr, front; OEM disc brake pad sets compatibility.
• Fits 1979 Ford Mustang, front; OEM disc brake pad sets compatibility.
• Fits 1979 Mercury Capri, front; OEM disc brake pad sets compatibility.

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Front brake pad wear on older Ford and Mercury disc brake systems
• Squealing or noisy braking from worn friction material
• Reduced stopping response caused by thin or glazed pads
• Uneven brake feel when replacing pads on OEM-specific applications
• Service needs on vehicles with listed police, taxi, heavy-duty, or rear drum configuration notes

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and brake configuration before ordering. This part number 1551-0152-02 is listed for front applications only, and several fitments depend on rear drum size, police package status, or production date. Confirm the existing pad shape and hardware requirements against the vehicle’s brake system before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction positions the DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line as a semi-metallic brake pad program for OE-specific replacement use. Part number 1551-0152-02 is cataloged for direct-fit front brake service on the listed Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Capri, Mercury Cougar, Ford Fairmont, Ford Mustang, and Mercury Zephyr applications.