Rear Ceramic Brake Pads for Hyundai and Kia

The Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic and Hardware Kit, part number 1551-1816-03, is a rear disc brake pad set for select Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Kia Sorento applications. It is built for drivers replacing worn rear pads on these vehicles with an OE-style ceramic brake pad set.

Key Features

• Rear disc brake pad set for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• Ceramic friction material for everyday street use
• Part number 1551-1816-03 for accurate ordering and fitment lookup
• DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line for OE-style replacement needs
• Application-specific coverage for rear brake service

Fitment Details

• Fits 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, rear.
• Fits 2010-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear.
• Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, rear.
• Fits 2011-2014 Kia Sorento, rear.

Product Overview

The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line focuses on ceramic brake pad replacements for common passenger vehicles that need consistent rear braking performance. This part number 1551-1816-03 is cataloged as a disc brake pad set for the rear axle and is listed for Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Kia Sorento models across the years shown above. Use it when servicing rear brake wear on these specific applications.

Common Service Issues

• Rear brake pad wear that triggers replacement during routine brake service
• Squealing or noise from worn rear pads
• Reduced braking response from thin or uneven pad material
• Brake vibration related to pad wear on the rear axle
• Need for an OE-style ceramic rear pad replacement on Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento models

Installation Notes

Confirm rear axle fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Inspect rotors, caliper condition, and pad contact surfaces during brake service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedure for bedding-in new pads. Verify the part number 1551-1816-03 against the vehicle’s rear brake configuration before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction positions the DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line as an OE-style ceramic replacement program for everyday brake service. This part is cataloged for specific rear applications to support accurate fitment selection.