Dynamite Friction 365-54020 Brake Drum - Rear

Rear Brake Drum for Select Ford and Mercury Models

Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54020 is a rear brake drum for select Ford and Mercury vehicles with 10-inch rear drum applications. It is built for direct-fit replacement use on supported Thunderbird, Cougar, LTD, Fairmont, Mustang, Capri, Marquis, and Zephyr models.

Key Features

• Rear brake drum application
• 10-inch diameter on listed fitments
• True Balanced Brake Drum line from Dynamite Friction
• Fits multiple Ford and Mercury rear drum applications
• Part number: 365-54020

Fitment Details

• Fits 1981-1988 Ford Thunderbird, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar, rear; 10 inch; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD, rear; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Cougar, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, rear; Mid Size Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982-1983 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982-1983 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1983 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Ford Fairmont, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Ford LTD, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Ford LTD, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; Mid Size G Body; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Ford Mustang, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 11/82; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1981-1982 Mercury Cougar, rear; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Vehicle Production Date To 10/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1982 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Vehicle Production Date From 11/82; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; 10 inch Rear Drums; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1978-1981 Ford Fairmont, rear; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1981 Ford Fairmont, rear; with Police Package; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1980-1981 Ford Mustang, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1980-1981 Mercury Capri, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1981 Mercury Zephyr, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1978-1979 Mercury Zephyr, rear; rear brake drum with 10 inch diameter; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1980 Mercury Zephyr, rear; True Balanced Brake Drum
• Fits 1980 Mercury Zephyr, rear; Police Taxi & Heavy Duty; True Balanced Brake Drum

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

• Rear brake drum wear on Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar applications
• Brake pulsation or uneven braking from a worn drum surface
• Reduced braking consistency on 10-inch rear drum systems
• Service replacement needs for Fairmont, Mustang, Capri, LTD, Marquis, and Zephyr rear brakes
• Replacement needs on police, taxi, and heavy-duty rear drum setups

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle and brake drum specifications before installation, including 10-inch drum sizing and production-date notes where listed. Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, and rear brake configuration against the fitment table for the correct application. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction True Balanced Brake Drum 365-54020 is cataloged for the listed rear brake applications and fitment-specific vehicle configurations. Use the exact fitment notes to match the correct Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and related rear drum setups.