Front Brake Kit for Mazda Protege, Escort, Tracer

The Dynamite Friction DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads kit combines coated front rotors and matched friction material for service on select Mazda, Ford, and Mercury front brake applications. Part number 4502-54013 is built for drivers and technicians looking for an OE-style brake service kit with rotor corrosion protection and pad performance in one package.

Key Features

• Disc brake kit with front rotors and 5000 Advanced brake pads
• DFC GEOSPEC coated rotors with a silver-gray anti-rust finish
• Dry-processed rotors arrive ready to install
• Non-directional rotor finish supports even pad bed-in and smoother braking
• G3000/G11H18 cast iron rotor construction for OE-style durability and stability
• 100% inspected rotors, including balance checks on vented rotors
• 5000 Advanced pads are post-cured and scorched for stable friction performance
• Premium rubber-steel-rubber shims help reduce noise, vibration, and harshness

Product Details

DFC GEOSPEC rotors are machined to tight tolerances and finished to meet OE specifications, then inspected for critical dimensions before release. The coated surface helps resist rust better than conventional paint or zinc-style finishes, while the dry packaging avoids the extra cleaning step associated with oil-coated rotors. The 5000 Advanced pad formulation is developed for modern braking requirements and is assembled with NVH-focused shims for quieter operation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Part number 4502-54013 is a direct service solution for front brake maintenance on Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer platforms.

What This Kit Helps Address

• Front brake pulsation caused by worn or uneven rotors
• Rust buildup on exposed rotor surfaces
• Brake noise from aged pads or worn shim material
• Reduced stopping consistency from heat-cycled friction material
• Time lost cleaning oil-coated replacement rotors before installation

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With front brake service on the following applications:

• Fits 1997-1998 Mazda Protege, Front; Front Caliper Casting Number 22-13; DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads
• Fits 1990-1994 Mazda Protege, Front; Front Caliper Casting Number 22-13; DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads
• Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, Front; Front Caliper Casting Number 22-13; DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads
• Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, Front; Front Caliper Casting Number 22-13; DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads
• Fits 1990-1995 Mazda 323, Front; DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads

Verify front caliper casting number 22-13 before ordering for Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer applications. Follow standard brake service procedures, including rotor cleaning only if required by your shop process and proper pad bedding after installation.

Quality Assurance

Each rotor is manufactured to OE specifications, inspected for critical attributes, and backed by a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship. The kit is engineered as a matched front brake service solution for consistent fit and finish.