Dynamite Friction 1901-0501-00 Drum Brake Shoe - Rear

Rear Drum Brake Shoe for Ford and Mercury

Dynamite Friction DFC Premium Service Shoes part number 1901-0501-00 is a rear drum brake shoe for select Ford and Mercury compact cars. It is built for direct-fit service on applications including Ford Escort, Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz, Mercury Lynx, and Mercury LN7.

Key Features

• Rear drum brake shoe application
• DFC Premium Service Shoes product line
• Fits select 1981-1994 Ford and Mercury models
• Part number 1901-0501-00 for catalog lookup
• Requires specified hardware and, on some Escort applications, sensor components listed in fitment notes

Fitment Details

• Fits 1984-1994 Ford Tempo, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1986-1990 Ford Escort, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1981 Ford Escort, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1983-1989 Ford Escort, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; Required Sensor: 372-54009, 372-54010; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1986-1987 Mercury Lynx, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1984 Mercury Lynx, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1981 Mercury Lynx, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1985 Mercury Lynx, rear. Vehicle Production Date To 2/85; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1985 Mercury Lynx, rear. Vehicle Production Date From 3/85; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1983 Mercury LN7, rear. Vehicle Production Date To 1/83; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1983 Mercury LN7, rear. Vehicle Production Date From 2/83; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1983 Mercury Lynx, rear. Vehicle Production Date From 2/83; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1983 Mercury Lynx, rear. Vehicle Production Date To 1/83; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1982 Ford Escort, rear. To 3/82; Required Hardware: 370-54018; Required Sensor: 372-54009, 372-54010; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1982 Ford Escort, rear. from 4/82; Required Hardware: 370-54018; Required Sensor: 372-54009, 372-54010; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1982 Mercury LN7, rear. Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1982 Mercury Lynx, rear. Vehicle Production Date To 3/82; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.
• Fits 1982 Mercury Lynx, rear. Vehicle Production Date From 4/82; Required Hardware: 370-54018; DFC Premium Service Shoes.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear brake shoe wear on drum brake systems
• Reduced braking response from worn friction material
• Brake noise caused by aged or uneven shoes
• Parking brake performance issues tied to worn rear shoes
• Service replacement needs on Ford Escort, Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz, Mercury Lynx, and Mercury LN7

Installation Notes

Confirm the exact vehicle year, model, rear brake configuration, and production date before ordering. Some Ford Escort applications require sensors 372-54009 and 372-54010, and the listed hardware 370-54018 is specified in the fitment notes. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

DFC Premium Service Shoes are cataloged as a service replacement line from Dynamite Friction for rear drum brake applications. Part number 1901-0501-00 is listed for the confirmed Ford and Mercury fitments shown above.