Stock rotors on the Explorer 2.0 Turbo 2WD handle daily commutes without complaint, but push into mountain roads, towing, or repeated hard stops and heat buildup becomes the limiting factor. EBC's GD7559 GD Sport Rotors address that directly with slotted, dimple-drilled geometry and corrosion-resistant construction built for front axle duty on 2011-2019 Explorer 2.0 Turbo 2WD applications.
Wide-aperture slots that actively cool the braking surface. The GD series slot pattern draws cooler air under the pad-to-rotor interface, where contact temperatures can exceed 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit during hard braking. Lower pad contact temperatures translate directly to reduced brake fade and more consistent pedal feel when it matters most.
Dimple drilling without the cracking risk. EBC pioneered the dimple-drilled rotor in the 1990s as an alternative to through-hole drilling. Traditional drilled holes interrupt the rotor's structural integrity and can initiate cracks under thermal cycling. Dimple drilling delivers the same pad degassing benefit by giving trapped gases an escape path, without compromising the disc's strength across the full rotor face.
Third-generation corrosion protection. Every GD series rotor ships with a silver corrosion-resistant finish that protects bare surfaces exposed between the pad sweep area. That finish extends service life and keeps the rotor presentable long after installation. All GD series discs are 100% machined in the UK from R90-approved blanks, with castings sourced from ISO and TÜV accredited foundries in the EU. Before release, each rotor undergoes a 100% runout, metallurgy, and dimensional check, plus balance inspection.
Slots maintain consistent pad wear. The wide aperture slot geometry helps distribute pad material evenly across the friction surface, reducing the uneven wear patterns that can develop on smooth rotors under repeated high-load braking events. The same slots expel dirt, mud, water, and brake dust from the pad contact zone, keeping the interface clean and grip predictable.
Product Benefits
- Fitment: Front axle, 2011-2019 Ford Explorer 2.0 Turbo 2WD.
- GD Slot Pattern: Wide-aperture slots draw cool air to the pad interface and expel contaminants from the braking zone.
- Dimple-Drilled Design: Provides pad degassing without through-drilling, preserving rotor structural integrity.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Third-generation silver coating protects non-swept surfaces for extended service life.
- R90-Approved Blanks: Raw castings meet R90 rotor approval standards before machining begins.
- 100% Quality Inspection: Every rotor passes runout, metallurgy, dimensional, and balance checks before leaving the facility.
- ISO and TÜV Accredited Manufacturing: Castings sourced from audited, certified foundries in the EU and machined in the UK.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes is a specialist brake manufacturer with production facilities in the UK and USA, supplying rotors and friction material for street, sport, and competition applications. EBC manufactures its GD series and USR discs in ISO and TÜV accredited facilities, applying strict quality controls including 100% dimensional, metallurgy, and runout inspection before any product ships.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1508 |
