Stock rotors on the Escape 1.6 Turbo 4WD handle everyday commuting, but push the braking harder and heat buildup, pad glazing, and fade start working against you. EBC's GD1434 GD Series sport rotors give the front axle a meaningful upgrade, combining dimple-drilled surfaces with wide-aperture slots to manage heat and keep the pad-rotor interface clean under sustained use.
Third-generation corrosion protection. Every GD Series rotor ships with a silver corrosion-resistant finish that resists rust and keeps the rotor looking presentable on the street. The coating holds up across daily driving conditions without sacrificing braking performance.
Dimple-drilled geometry, not through-drilled. EBC pioneered the dimple-drilled rotor design in the 1990s specifically to allow pad degassing without the structural compromise of full through-holes. Through-drilling creates stress risers that can lead to cracks; the dimple format delivers the same gas and heat dispersion without weakening the rotor face.
Wide-aperture slots actively cool the braking zone. The slots draw air under the pad-rotor contact patch, pulling heat away from an interface that can exceed 1,000 degrees during heavy braking. That cooling effect reduces the risk of fade, keeps pad wear more even across the surface, and expels dirt, mud, water, and dust that would otherwise contaminate the bite zone.
R90-approved blanks, 100% quality checked before shipping. GD Series rotors are machined in the United Kingdom from R90-approved blanks, with the majority of castings sourced from EU foundries operating under ISO and BS5750 quality standards. Every rotor EBC ships passes a full runout inspection, metallurgy check, and dimensional verification, then gets balanced before release.
Product Benefits
- Direct Front Fitment: Sized and drilled specifically for the 2013-2020 Ford Escape 1.6 Turbo 4WD front axle.
- Dimple-Drilled Design: Enables pad degassing without through-holes that can promote rotor cracking.
- Wide-Aperture Slots: Draw cool air under the pad contact area, reducing heat and brake fade risk.
- Silver Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Third-generation coating resists rust for a longer service life.
- R90-Approved Blanks: Machined in the UK from certified blanks for consistent metallurgy and dimensional accuracy.
- 100% Runout and Balance Check: Every rotor is inspected and balanced individually before leaving the facility.
- ISO and BS5750 Facility Standards: Produced in quality-accredited foundries meeting international manufacturing certifications.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes is a UK-based brake specialist with decades of experience developing rotors and friction materials for street, performance, and motorsport applications. The company manufactures across accredited facilities in the UK and Europe, applying strict dimensional, metallurgical, and runout standards to every product before it ships.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | SE, SEL, Titanium, ST, S |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1668 |
