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DFC 5000 Front Brake Pads for Sonata and K5
Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic, part number 1552-2398-00, are a front disc brake pad set for select Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 applications. This low-metallic formulation is built for OE-style replacement needs where consistent pedal feel, controlled friction, and predictable stopping performance matter.
Compatible With 2021-2026 Hyundai Sonata and 2023-2026 Kia K5 front brake applications, including N-Line and OE-specific replacement setups where listed. The pad set is prepared for a mechanical pad wear sensor and uses integrally molded friction material attachment for stable pad construction.
Key Features
- Low-metallic friction material for balanced braking characteristics
- Front disc brake pad set with 4 pads included
- Prepared for mechanical pad wear sensor use
- Integrally molded friction material attachment
- Outer pad height: 64.4 mm (2.535 in)
- Inner pad height: 64.5 mm (2.539 in)
- Outer and inner pad width: 145.6 mm / 145.5 mm
- Outer and inner pad thickness: 10.8 mm (0.425 in)
- Part number 1552-2398-00 for catalog matching
Product Details
The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic line is positioned as an OE-equivalent replacement solution for everyday street use. For Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 front brake service, this pad set provides the dimensions and sensor-prep features needed for direct replacement on the listed vehicles. The low-metallic compound is selected for a conventional brake feel and dependable friction response in normal driving conditions. Part number 1552-2398-00 is the reference to use when matching this front pad set to the correct application.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Address
- Front brake pad wear on listed Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 models
- Squealing or noise caused by worn friction material
- Reduced braking response from thin or glazed pads
- Brake warning concerns on vehicles using a mechanical wear sensor setup
- Uneven pad thickness during front brake service
Installation Notes
- Fits 2026 Hyundai Sonata, front; required hardware: 340-03057
- Fits 2023-2026 Kia K5, front
- Fits 2023-2025 Hyundai Sonata, front, N-Line
- Fits 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata, front, OEM specific replacement pad; N-Line; required hardware: 340-03057
- Fits 2021-2022 Kia K5, front, OEM specific replacement pad; required hardware: 340-03057
Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and sensor compatibility before installation. Hardware is not included unless specifically listed for the vehicle application, so confirm whether required hardware 340-03057 is needed for your exact setup.
Quality Assurance
Use this brake pad set as a direct-match replacement for the listed front applications and confirm all dimensions, sensor preparation, and hardware requirements before service. Part number 1552-2398-00 helps ensure the correct DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic selection for the specified Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 fitments.
Description
DFC 5000 Front Brake Pads for Sonata and K5
Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic, part number 1552-2398-00, are a front disc brake pad set for select Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 applications. This low-metallic formulation is built for OE-style replacement needs where consistent pedal feel, controlled friction, and predictable stopping performance matter.
Compatible With 2021-2026 Hyundai Sonata and 2023-2026 Kia K5 front brake applications, including N-Line and OE-specific replacement setups where listed. The pad set is prepared for a mechanical pad wear sensor and uses integrally molded friction material attachment for stable pad construction.
Key Features
- Low-metallic friction material for balanced braking characteristics
- Front disc brake pad set with 4 pads included
- Prepared for mechanical pad wear sensor use
- Integrally molded friction material attachment
- Outer pad height: 64.4 mm (2.535 in)
- Inner pad height: 64.5 mm (2.539 in)
- Outer and inner pad width: 145.6 mm / 145.5 mm
- Outer and inner pad thickness: 10.8 mm (0.425 in)
- Part number 1552-2398-00 for catalog matching
Product Details
The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic line is positioned as an OE-equivalent replacement solution for everyday street use. For Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 front brake service, this pad set provides the dimensions and sensor-prep features needed for direct replacement on the listed vehicles. The low-metallic compound is selected for a conventional brake feel and dependable friction response in normal driving conditions. Part number 1552-2398-00 is the reference to use when matching this front pad set to the correct application.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Address
- Front brake pad wear on listed Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 models
- Squealing or noise caused by worn friction material
- Reduced braking response from thin or glazed pads
- Brake warning concerns on vehicles using a mechanical wear sensor setup
- Uneven pad thickness during front brake service
Installation Notes
- Fits 2026 Hyundai Sonata, front; required hardware: 340-03057
- Fits 2023-2026 Kia K5, front
- Fits 2023-2025 Hyundai Sonata, front, N-Line
- Fits 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata, front, OEM specific replacement pad; N-Line; required hardware: 340-03057
- Fits 2021-2022 Kia K5, front, OEM specific replacement pad; required hardware: 340-03057
Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and sensor compatibility before installation. Hardware is not included unless specifically listed for the vehicle application, so confirm whether required hardware 340-03057 is needed for your exact setup.
Quality Assurance
Use this brake pad set as a direct-match replacement for the listed front applications and confirm all dimensions, sensor preparation, and hardware requirements before service. Part number 1552-2398-00 helps ensure the correct DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Low Metallic selection for the specified Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 fitments.
