The EBC DP61603 is a rear pad set from EBC's Greenstuff line, offered for the 2000–2002 Ford Excursion 5.4 2WD. Application data varies across sources, so confirm the fitment for your year, engine, and drivetrain against the manufacturer's catalog before ordering. Owners on user forums report mixed durability. One described rear Greenstuff pads on an F-150 cracking after about a year/4000 miles of mild use, while another with Greenstuff pads on an Excursion reported no problems in the last three or four years.
The case for paying more than a budget rear pad is the Greenstuff compound and a pad tuned for heavy full-size SUVs, not a claim of race-level bite. Buyers replacing a stock Excursion pad who tow, carry loads, or want a different pedal feel and dust profile are the ones this pad is aimed at. Because owner reports on wear life are inconsistent, check pad thickness at every rotor inspection rather than assuming a set will last a full service interval. Search terms this part matches include EBC DP61603 rear pads, 2000-2002 Excursion 5.4 2WD rear brake pads, and Excursion towing rear pads.
The manufacturer's fitment for this exact year and drivetrain was not confirmed in our research, and sources disagree on coverage. Check the application against the manufacturer's catalog using your VIN before ordering.
Owners on user forums describe a bedding routine of a number of 30mph to 5mph HARD STOPS to heat up the pads and rotors and allow for a transfer of brake pad material to the rotors, typically around six to eight stops.
Owners on user forums report mixed results, with some pads wearing out or cracking early and others lasting several years. Inspect pad thickness regularly rather than relying on a fixed service interval.
Owners on user forums describe this as a manageable rear job. One noted that they can typically change brake pads in about 30-45 minutes. The rear caliper has 2 caliper mounting bolts and 2 slide bolts. Pull and clean the slide pins, then use high temperature brake grease to LIGHTLY lube up the pins before reinserting them. Avoid compressing the pistons with the bleeder closed, since one owner warned that this can push debris back into the system and cause master cylinder and ABS problems. One owner posted caliper mounting bolt torque of 166 ft-lbs and for the slide bolts 42 ft-lbs. Confirm these values against a service manual before torquing. Use jack stands, not the jack alone, and bed the new pads as described in the FAQ.
