Rear Brake Drum for Ford and Mercury

Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54012 is a rear brake drum for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln full-size vehicles from the 1973-1978 model years. It is built for applications that call for a true balanced rear drum and is listed for multiple police, taxi, hardtop, and disc-brake-rotor-related rear shoe configurations.

Key Features

• Rear brake drum for select 1973-1978 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications
• True Balanced Brake Drum product line
• Part number 365-54012
• Fits rear positions only
• Application coverage includes LTD, Thunderbird, Grand Marquis, Marquis, Montego, Colony Park, and Continental

Fitment Details

• Fits 1973-1978 Ford LTD, rear
• Fits 1973-1976 Ford Thunderbird, rear
• Fits 1973-1974 Ford LTD, rear, Police
• Fits 1976-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear
• Fits 1975 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.
• Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Marquis, rear, 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.
• Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Montego, rear, Police and Taxi
• Fits 1976 Mercury Montego, rear, Hardtop and Taxi
• Fits 1974 Lincoln Continental, rear
• Fits 1974 Mercury Colony Park, rear, 2-1/2 inch Rear Shoes - Disc Brake Rotor.
• Fits 1973 Mercury Montego, rear, Police

What This Brake Drum Is Used For

• Replacing a worn or out-of-round rear brake drum
• Restoring rear brake contact surface consistency
• Addressing brake pulsation or uneven rear braking caused by drum wear
• Supporting service on vehicles with police, taxi, or heavy-duty rear brake configurations
• Maintaining proper rear brake operation on listed Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear brake configuration before ordering. This part is listed only for rear applications, and several fitments include specific notes such as Police, Taxi, Hardtop, or 2-1/2 inch rear shoes. Verify drum dimensions and brake hardware condition during service to ensure proper fit and braking performance.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction 365-54012 is part of the True Balanced Brake Drum line, identified for rear brake service on the listed applications. Use the exact fitment notes to match the correct vehicle configuration before installation.