Front Brake Kit for Escape, Tribute, and Mariner

Dynamite Friction DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads, part number 4502-99153, is a front disc brake kit built for specific Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It combines coated rotors and matched friction material for a complete front brake service on the listed vehicles.

• Front disc brake kit with rotors and pads
• GEOSPEC coated rotors with silver-gray corrosion-resistant finish
• Dry-processed rotors ready for installation
• Non-directional rotor finish for more even pad bed-in and smoother braking
• 5000 Advanced Brake Pads with post-cured friction material
• Scorched pads to reduce initial break-in time
• Premium rubber-steel-rubber shims for improved NVH control
• OE-style rotor construction using G3000/G11H18 cast iron specification
• 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship

Product Line Details

The DFC GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line pairs coated replacement rotors with application-specific brake pads in one service kit. The rotor coating is designed to resist rust better than conventional paint or zinc finishes, while the pad formulation is built for stable friction performance and quieter operation through premium shim construction.

Detailed Description

Part number 4502-99153 is engineered for front brake service on 2009-2012 Ford Escape, 2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner models with the listed caliper configurations. The rotors are machined to tight tolerances, finished non-directionally for consistent pad contact, and inspected for balance and critical dimensions before release. The brake pads are post-cured and scorched to support consistent friction from the first stop, making this kit a practical choice for a front brake rotor and pad replacement on Ford Escape front brakes, Mazda Tribute front brakes, or Mercury Mariner front brakes.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2009-2012 Ford Escape, front; Phenolic Front Caliper Pistons
• Fits 2011 Mazda Tribute, front
• Fits 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, front; with Phenolic Piston Calipers

Common Problems This Kit Can Address

• Front brake pulsation from worn or uneven rotors
• Brake noise caused by aged pads or rotor surface wear
• Rust buildup on exposed rotor surfaces
• Reduced stopping performance from worn friction material
• Longer service time caused by oil-coated replacement rotors

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify caliper piston type before ordering, since this kit is listed for specific front brake configurations. The rotors are shipped dry and ready to install, so no cleaning of protective oil is required. For proper results, follow standard brake service procedures, inspect related hardware and caliper condition, and complete a careful bed-in process after installation.

Quality Assurance

Each rotor is manufactured to OE specifications, inspected for critical dimensions, and checked for balance where applicable. DFC backs the rotors in this kit with a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Part number 4502-99153 is built for consistent front brake service on the listed Escape, Tribute, and Mariner applications.