Front Brake Kit for Escape, Tribute, and Mariner

The Dynamite Friction DFC GEOSPEC Coated Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic and Hardware kit is a front disc brake service kit built for OE-style fitment and consistent braking performance. Part number 4512-99179 is engineered for select Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications with the listed caliper configurations.

• Front disc brake kit with coated rotors, ceramic brake pads, and hardware
• Fits 2009-2012 Ford Escape, front, with phenolic front caliper pistons
• Fits 2011 Mazda Tribute, front
• Fits 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, front, with phenolic piston calipers
• DFC 5000 Advanced pads are post-cured and scorched for stable friction and reduced break-in time
• Premium rubber-steel-rubber shims help improve noise, vibration, and harshness control
• GeoSpec coated rotors are dry-packed, ready to install, and designed to resist rust
• Non-directional rotor finish supports even pad bed-in and smoother stops

Product Line Details

DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads are formulated for modern vehicle braking demands and are built with a focus on consistent friction characteristics. The pads are post-cured, then scorched to remove uncured bonding agents, which helps reduce initial bedding time. DFC GEOSPEC coated rotors use a silver-gray protective coating and OEM-style cast iron construction for durability and stable operation. The included hardware kit uses PTFE coating, vulcanized rubber, and stainless steel for OE-style form and fit.

What This Brake Kit Helps Address

• Front brake noise from worn pads or fatigued hardware
• Rotor rust and surface corrosion on daily-driven vehicles
• Uneven braking feel caused by worn or glazed friction material
• Excessive caliper movement related to aged brake hardware
• Longer stopping distances from worn front brake components

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With front axle service on 2009-2012 Ford Escape, 2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner applications listed above. Verify caliper piston type before ordering, especially on Escape and Mariner models with phenolic front caliper pistons or phenolic piston calipers. The rotors are processed dry and ready to install, so no oil removal is required before assembly. Part number 4512-99179 should be matched to the exact vehicle and front brake configuration.

Quality Assurance

DFC machines the rotors to tight tolerances, applies a non-directional finish, and inspects critical dimensions to help ensure OE-spec performance. Vented rotors are balance-checked and corrected when needed. The rotors include a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.