Front Brake Kit for Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport

DFC Friction part number 4502-03168 is a front disc brake kit built for select Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe XL, and Santa Fe Sport applications. It combines GEOSPEC coated rotors with 5000 Advanced brake pads for a complete front brake service in one package.

Key Features

• Front disc brake kit with rotors and pads
• GEOSPEC coated rotors with a silver-gray corrosion-resistant finish
• Dry-processed, dry-shipped rotors ready for installation
• Non-directional rotor finish for more even pad bed-in and smoother braking
• 5000 Advanced pads are post-cured and scorched for stable friction performance
• Premium rubber-steel-rubber shims help reduce noise, vibration, and harshness
• OE-style rotor machining and inspection for dimensional consistency

Product Line Details

The DFC GEOSPEC rotor line is designed around coated cast-iron rotors that resist rust better than conventional paint or zinc finishes. The rotors are machined to tight tolerances, balanced where required, and inspected against OE specifications before release. The 5000 Advanced pad line uses post-cured friction material and scorched surfaces to reduce initial break-in time and deliver consistent stopping performance from the first stops.

Detailed Description

This brake kit is engineered for drivers servicing the front axle on 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, and 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models. Part number 4502-03168 is a practical choice when replacing worn front rotors and pads on a Hyundai Santa Fe or Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, especially when you want coated rotors and matched friction components in one order. The rotor coating is applied to protect non-friction surfaces from corrosion, while the pad design focuses on stable friction and reduced NVH characteristics.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front brake pulsation caused by worn or uneven rotors
• Brake noise from aged pads or inconsistent pad material
• Rust buildup on exposed rotor surfaces
• Extended stopping distance from worn friction components
• Uneven pad bed-in after a front brake service

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, front. Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, front. Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, front. The rotors are shipped dry and ready to install, which helps reduce prep time during service. For best results, clean the hub mounting surface before installation and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after the repair.

Quality Assurance

Each DFC GEOSPEC rotor is manufactured to OE-style specifications, then inspected for critical dimensions and balance. The rotors include a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship.