Stock F-150 rear rotors handle everyday hauling just fine, but repeated hard stops, heavy loads, and spirited driving push pad temperatures well past what smooth OEM iron can manage efficiently. EBC's GD7179 GD Sport rotors give the 2011 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost 2WD (6-lug) a rear braking upgrade that runs cooler, sheds contamination faster, and resists corrosion through years of use.
Wide-aperture slots that actively cool the braking surface. EBC's slot geometry draws cool air under the pad-to-rotor interface during heavy braking, where contact temperatures can exceed 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit at the pad's core. Keeping that zone cooler reduces brake fade and maintains consistent pedal feel under repeated hard stops.
Dimple-drilled design without the cracking risk. EBC pioneered the dimple-drilled rotor in the 1990s as an alternative to through-drilled holes. The dimples assist pad degassing and gas evacuation without penetrating the full rotor thickness, which is the geometry most likely to initiate stress cracks under thermal cycling. The combined slot-and-dimple surface also expels dirt, mud, water, and dust from the braking area continuously.
Third-generation corrosion protection built in. Every GD series rotor ships with a silver corrosion-resistant finish developed through three generations of product refinement. The coating keeps the non-swept surfaces from rusting through, which matters on a truck that sees rain, road salt, or unpaved surfaces regularly.
R90-approved blanks machined to strict dimensional standards. GD series rotors are 100% machined in the United Kingdom from R90-approved blanks, with the majority of castings sourced from EU foundries certified to ISO and BS5750 standards. Every finished rotor passes a 100% runout, metallurgy, and dimensional inspection, plus balance and runout checks before release.
Product Benefits
- Wide-Aperture Slots: Channel cool air to the pad contact zone and expel brake dust, mud, and water.
- Dimple-Drilled Surface: Enables pad degassing without through-drilling, reducing the risk of thermal stress cracks.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Third-generation silver coating protects non-swept rotor surfaces from rust.
- R90-Approved Blanks: Raw castings meet European homologation standards before machining begins.
- 100% Pre-Release Inspection: Every rotor is checked for runout, balance, metallurgy, and dimensional accuracy.
- Direct Rear Fitment: Sized and drilled specifically for the 2011 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost 2WD 6-lug rear axle.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes is a specialist brake manufacturer with facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom, producing rotors, pads, and related components for street performance, off-road, and motorsport applications. EBC processes its GD series and USR discs in ISO and TÜV-accredited facilities and performs 100% quality inspection on every rotor before it ships.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | FX4, Lariat, STX, King Ranch, Harley-Davidson Edition, FX2, Limited, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XTR, Platinum, Lariat Limited |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1012 |
