DFC 4000 Front Brake Pads for Jeep and Dodge

The Dynamite Friction DFC 4000 HybriDynamic Brake Pads and Hardware Kit is built for drivers who want steady pedal feel, predictable brake response, and everyday stopping performance. Part number 4000-1273-01 is a front disc brake pad set with a hybrid friction material and included mounting hardware for a clean service replacement.

Compatible With front brake applications on the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler JK, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram C/V, and Volkswagen Routan, this pad set is aimed at daily driving where low dust and low noise matter. The DFC 4000 HybriDynamic line focuses on balanced friction characteristics for consistent braking across a wide range of front caliper setups.

Key Features

• Part number: 4000-1273-01
• Front disc brake pad set with 4 pads
• Hybrid friction material for balanced braking feel
• Mounting hardware included
• Integrally molded friction material attachment
• Prepared for pad wear sensor use
• Low dust and low noise characteristics for daily driving
• Outer and inner pad dimensions: 146.6 mm width, 64 mm height, 16.5 mm thickness

Product Details

The DFC 4000 HybriDynamic Brake Pads and Hardware Kit is engineered as a front axle replacement for vehicles that use single-piston front calipers or the listed front disc configurations. The hybrid compound is selected to deliver consistent pedal feel and dependable brake response without requiring a tradeoff between everyday comfort and stopping performance. If you are servicing a Jeep Wrangler front brake system or replacing worn pads on a Dodge Grand Caravan, part number 4000-1273-01 provides a direct-fit pad set for the listed applications.

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

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Squealing or noisy front brake pads
• Excess brake dust on wheels
• Uneven or inconsistent brake pedal feel
• Worn front pads that reduce stopping performance
• Brake service needs on vehicles with prepared pad wear sensor provisions

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify front rotor size and caliper type before installation, especially on 2018 Jeep Wrangler and 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK applications.
• Inspect rotors, calipers, and slide hardware during brake service.
• Use the included mounting hardware during installation.
• Confirm pad wear sensor requirements for the vehicle, since the pads are prepared for a sensor but no sensor is included.
• Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake service procedure and torque specifications.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction’s DFC 4000 HybriDynamic line is positioned as a value-focused brake pad formulation built for consistent response, low dust, and low noise in daily use. Part number 4000-1273-01 is specified for the listed front applications, including Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler JK, and other compatible front brake setups shown in the fitment data.