DFC 5000 Advanced pads replace the original equipment friction material axle by axle, built from OE formulations DFC sources across four continents so ABS and automated braking systems keep the brake balance they were calibrated for. This front set uses the low-metallic formulation of the line, which trades a little more dust for stronger cold bite and heat handling than a ceramic pad. Pads are chamfered and slotted where applicable and carry DFC premium rubber-steel-rubber shims for NVH control, and each pad is scorched at the factory to shorten break-in. The low copper formulation meets California and Washington 2021 and 2025 restrictions.
Specifications
| Type | OE Replacement Disc Brake Pads, DFC 5000 Advanced |
| Position | Front |
| Material | Low-Metallic |
| Quantity | 1 Set (one axle) |
| Part Number | 1551-1204-00 |
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2006 | Mini | Cooper | Base |
| 2012-2015 | Mini | Cooper | Roadster S |
| 2002-2015 | Mini | Cooper | S |
| 2011-2012 | Mini | Cooper Countryman | Base |
| 2011-2012 | Mini | Cooper Countryman | S |
| 2011-2012 | Mini | Cooper Countryman | S ALL4 |
Shipping
- Orders placed before 3 PM ET typically ship the same business day. Larger items ship within 1 to 3 business days.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Special order items follow a lead time we confirm with you individually before the order is committed.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands. Lead times are manufacturer estimates and can change. Contact us for current ETAs.
- Need to cancel? Email us right away. Cancellations are not guaranteed once an order is in process. In-stock orders cancel free before they ship; a 6% fee applies only to confirmed backorders and special orders.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee on the item price before tax and shipping. Shipping is not refunded in either direction. All waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Fitment guaranteed: select your vehicle above, or confirm fitment with us in writing before you order. If the part shows as a fit and it is wrong, the return is on us, even after installation. Otherwise, installed or used parts cannot be returned.
- Final sale: special orders, coilovers, electronics, engine internals, turbochargers, superchargers and turbo kits, unless defective or we sent the wrong item.
- Product images may be representative. The SKU and specifications in the listing are what ships.
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