Dynamite Friction 355-55001 Brake Master Cylinder

Brake Master Cylinder for Classic Ford and Lincoln

The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Master Cylinder, part number 355-55001, is a direct-fit hydraulic brake component for select 1972 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It is listed for 1972 Ford LTD, 1972 Lincoln Continental, 1972 Mercury Colony Park, and 1972 Mercury Marquis, with notes covering front drum brake hydraulic hose and front disc brake configurations on the LTD.

Key Features

• Brake master cylinder for hydraulic brake system service
• DFC Brake Master Cylinder product line from Dynamite Friction
• Fits 1972 Ford LTD, including front drum brake hydraulic hose and front disc notes
• Fits 1972 Lincoln Continental
• Fits 1972 Mercury Colony Park
• Fits 1972 Mercury Marquis, excluding G54D and G74D body codes
• Part number 355-55001 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

Use the Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Master Cylinder 355-55001 when servicing the brake hydraulic system on compatible 1972 Ford LTD, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Colony Park, and Mercury Marquis vehicles. This master cylinder is cataloged for classic full-size Ford and Mercury platforms, including LTD applications noted for front drum brake hydraulic hose and front disc brake setups. The DFC Brake Master Cylinder line provides a focused replacement option for restoring brake pedal hydraulic function in these vehicles.

This part number, 355-55001, is a useful reference when matching the correct brake master cylinder for a 1972 Ford LTD or related 1972 Lincoln and Mercury models. It is also listed for 1972 Mercury Marquis, excluding G54D and G74D body codes.

What It Is Used For

• Brake pedal travel that is too long or inconsistent
• External brake fluid leakage at the master cylinder
• Loss of hydraulic pressure in the brake system
• Soft or spongy brake pedal feel
• Restoring braking performance on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s brake configuration before ordering, especially on the 1972 Ford LTD where fitment notes reference front drum brake hydraulic hose and front disc brake applications. Confirm body code details on the 1972 Mercury Marquis, since G54D and G74D body codes are excluded. Always inspect the brake lines, hoses, and fluid condition during master cylinder replacement, and bleed the hydraulic system thoroughly after installation.

Quality Assurance

DFC Brake Master Cylinder parts are cataloged for specific vehicle applications to support accurate replacement selection. Part number 355-55001 is listed for direct fitment matching on the vehicles shown above.