Stock rear rotors on the Mustang EcoBoost Performance Package are adequate for spirited driving, but repeated hard stops push pad temperatures past the point where fade becomes a real concern. EBC's GD7696 GD Sport Rotors address that directly with wide-aperture slots and dimple drilling that pull heat away from the pad contact zone before temperatures climb out of control.
Dimple drilling without the cracking risk. EBC pioneered the dimple-drilled rotor in the 1990s as a smarter alternative to through-drilled holes. Through drilling creates stress risers in the rotor face that can lead to cracks under repeated thermal cycling. Dimples provide the same pad degassing benefit, venting gas buildup that causes fade, without compromising rotor integrity.
Wide-aperture slots do more than look aggressive. The slot geometry actively draws cool air under the pad-to-rotor interface, where contact temperatures can exceed 1,000 degrees during heavy braking. That same airflow sweeps out dirt, dust, mud, and water, keeping the braking surface clean and maintaining consistent bite across varying conditions. Even pad wear is a byproduct of this slot design, extending pad life alongside rotor life.
Third-generation corrosion protection. GD Series rotors ship with a silver corrosion-resistant finish that keeps the rotor face and hat looking clean between uses. This is not a cosmetic coating applied after machining: it is part of EBC's production process across the GD range.
R90-approved blanks, 100% quality inspection. Every GD Series rotor is 100% machined in the UK from R90-approved blanks, with the majority of castings sourced from EU foundries operating to ISO and BS5750 standards. Before release, each rotor undergoes a 100% runout check, metallurgy verification, and dimensional inspection, then receives a balance and runout inspection as a final gate. Slots are cut at EBC's Las Vegas or UK facility, not sourced pre-slotted.
Product Benefits
- Dimple-Drilled Design: Provides pad degassing without through-hole stress risers that promote rotor cracking.
- Wide-Aperture Slots: Draw cool air under the pad interface and expel heat, debris, and moisture for consistent braking.
- Rear Fitment: Engineered specifically for the 2015-2023 Mustang EcoBoost Performance Package rear axle.
- R90-Approved Blanks: Meets European R90 rotor standards, machined 100% in the UK.
- Silver Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Third-generation coating protects rotor face and hat from rust and oxidation.
- 100% Pre-Release Inspection: Every unit passes runout, metallurgy, dimensional, and balance checks before shipment.
- ISO and BS5750 Foundry Standards: Castings sourced from accredited facilities with verified quality controls.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes is a UK-based brake specialist manufacturing rotors, pads, and brake lines for performance street and motorsport applications. The company operates production facilities in the UK and the USA, maintains strict in-house quality standards including 100% dimensional and metallurgy checks, and supplies brake components to markets worldwide across automotive, motorcycle, and off-road segments.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | EcoBoost Premium, EcoBoost, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, GT, V6, Bullitt, Mach 1 |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1793 |