DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit for Rear Service

The Dynamite Friction DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit, part number 370-54018, is a rear drum brake service kit for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is built for drivers servicing aging rear drum brake systems on Tempo, Topaz, Escort, Lynx, and LN7 models.

• Rear drum brake hardware kit for service and maintenance work
• Fits select 1981-1994 Ford and Mercury rear drum brake applications
• Coverage for Ford Tempo, Ford Escort, Mercury Topaz, Mercury Lynx, and Mercury LN7
• Part number 370-54018 for ordering and catalog lookup
• Application-specific fitment by year, model, and production date notes

Product Details

DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit 370-54018 is cataloged for rear drum brake service on 1984-1994 Ford Tempo, 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz, 1983-1990 Ford Escort, 1981 Ford Escort, 1986-1987 Mercury Lynx, 1984 Mercury Lynx, 1981 Mercury Lynx, 1985 Mercury Lynx with production date from 3/85, 1985 Mercury Lynx with production date to 2/85, 1983 Mercury LN7 with production date from 2/83, 1983 Mercury LN7 with production date to 1/83, 1983 Mercury Lynx with production date to 1/83, 1983 Mercury Lynx with production date from 2/83, 1982 Ford Escort from 4/82, 1982 Ford Escort to 3/82, 1982 Mercury LN7, 1982 Mercury Lynx to 3/82, and 1982 Mercury Lynx from 4/82. This part number, 370-54018, is a direct catalog reference for rear drum brake hardware service on these vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Service Uses

• Replacing worn rear drum brake hardware during brake service
• Restoring proper drum brake component retention on older Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Addressing brake noise caused by fatigued or corroded hardware
• Supporting a complete rear brake refresh on Tempo, Topaz, Escort, Lynx, and LN7 models
• Correcting fitment-specific rear drum brake maintenance needs by production date

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle application, model year, and any production date notes before ordering. Match the vehicle exactly to the fitment list, especially on 1982-1985 Ford Escort, Mercury Lynx, and Mercury LN7 applications where production date ranges are specified. Compare the existing rear drum brake hardware to confirm the correct service kit before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction DFC brake service parts are cataloged for specific vehicle applications to support accurate fitment selection. Part number 370-54018 is listed for rear drum brake hardware service on the vehicles shown above.