DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit for Rear Service

The Dynamite Friction DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit, part number 370-54026, is a rear brake service kit for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is a direct-fit hardware solution for restoring drum brake service on vehicles such as the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique.

Key Features

• Brand: Dynamite Friction
• Brand line: DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Part number: 370-54026
• Rear-position drum brake hardware kit
• Compatible with select Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique applications
• Fitment includes vehicles with and without brake pad sensors, depending on application

Fitment Details

• Fits 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar, rear, without Brake Pad Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar, rear, with Brake Pad Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford Contour, rear, with Brake Pad Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford Contour, rear, without Brake Pad Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar, rear, with Front Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique, rear, with Front Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique, rear, without Front Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1999 Mercury Cougar, rear, without Front Sensors; DFC Drum Brake Hardware Kit
• Fits 1995-1997 Ford Contour, rear
• Fits 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique, rear

What This Kit Helps Address

• Rear drum brake hardware wear during brake service
• Missing or fatigued brake hardware on supported Ford and Mercury models
• Brake noise caused by aged drum brake retaining components
• Uneven rear brake service results when hardware is reused
• Maintenance needs on Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique rear drum brake systems

Installation Notes

Confirm rear brake configuration before ordering, especially on 1998-2002 applications with sensor-related notes. Match the vehicle year, make, model, and rear position exactly to the listed fitment for part number 370-54026. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction DFC brake service components are cataloged for specific vehicle applications to support accurate fitment selection. Verify the brake system configuration against the vehicle listing before installation.