Stock rotors on spirited street cars and light 4x4s handle daily driving fine, but repeated hard stops push pad and rotor temperatures well past 1000 degrees at the contact zone, where heat soak causes fade and uneven pad wear. EBC's GD Sport Rotors address both problems with a dimple-drilled, slotted geometry that actively pulls cool air into the pad-rotor interface and expels debris on every revolution.
Wide-aperture slots that work harder than standard slots. The GD series slot design draws cool air under the brake pad contact surface, reducing the thermal buildup that triggers fade during aggressive street use. The same slots continuously sweep away dirt, mud, water, and brake dust from the braking zone, keeping the contact patch clean through repeated stops.
Dimple drilling without the cracking risk. EBC pioneered the dimple-drilled rotor in the 1990s as a solution to pad degassing that avoids the structural weakness of through-drilled holes. Full through-drilling creates stress risers that promote rotor cracks under thermal cycling; dimple drilling delivers the degassing benefit without compromising rotor integrity.
Third-generation corrosion protection. Every GD rotor ships with a silver corrosion-resistant finish that extends service life beyond bare-metal alternatives. The rotors are 100% machined in the United Kingdom from R90-approved blanks, with the majority of castings sourced from EU foundries operating to ISO and BS5750 quality standards. Before release, each rotor passes a 100% runout inspection, metallurgy check, and dimensional verification, and all sport rotors are balanced prior to shipping.
Product Benefits
- Rear Fitment: Engineered specifically for the rear axle on compatible 2010-2012 applications.
- Wide-Aperture Slots: Channel cool air to the pad contact zone and expel heat, dust, and water during braking.
- Dimple-Drilled Design: Promotes pad degassing without through-drilling, preserving rotor structural integrity.
- Silver Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Third-generation coating extends rotor service life in all climates.
- R90-Approved Blanks: Machined in the UK from certified blanks for consistent metallurgy and dimensions.
- 100% Pre-Shipment Inspection: Every rotor is checked for runout, balance, metallurgy, and dimensional accuracy before release.
- Fast Street and Light 4x4 Focus: Sized and slotted for drivers who push harder than stock braking systems anticipate.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes develops and manufactures brake pads, rotors, and brake line kits from facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States, supplying both street and motorsport markets. The company applies ISO-certified quality controls across its rotor range and operates final machining and slotting operations at its UK and Las Vegas facilities.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
Review the product details and confirm compatibility with your vehicle before ordering.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Fitment | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1161 |
