The EBC GD1723 is a front rotor from the 3GD Series Sport line, a vented disc with both wide slots and dimples. The slots are designed to move air across the friction surface and clear dust, water and pad gases, which helps the brakes resist fade during repeated hard stops, long descents or towing. The dimples take the place of through-drilled holes, a design meant to reduce the stress cracking that drilled discs can develop under repeated heat cycles. For a heavy Range Rover used for towing, mountain roads or spirited driving, that combination is the case for a Sport rotor over a plain replacement disc.
Fitment information for this rotor is inconsistent, so confirm the application against your VIN, model year and brake package before ordering. The GD1723 is typically sought for the 2013-and-later 3.0 supercharged Range Rover. Owners on user forums describe EBC pads and rotors as a good pairing for these trucks. Expect to need a caliper rewind tool or a spare pad to press back the front calipers, and check the pad contact pattern after installation. Searches for this part usually include terms like GD1723 front rotor, Range Rover 3.0 supercharged brake upgrade, slotted dimpled Sport rotor and towing brake fade.
Owners on user forums say the front rotor and pad job does not need the service mode procedure. That procedure applies to the rear discs, where the electronic parking brake shoes are involved.
Owners on user forums describe EBC pads and rotors as a good combination for these trucks. Pad choice still depends on your driving style and how much dust you can tolerate.
Fitment details differ across sources, so check the application against your VIN, model year and caliper type before ordering. Confirm the details with the manufacturer if anything does not match.
Owners on user forums rate the front rotor and pad replacement as a manageable DIY job. Plan on a caliper rewind tool or a spare pad to retract the front pistons, since owners report the front calipers feel tight and then loose as they move. Clean the hub face thoroughly and lubricate the pad contact points and sliding pins before reassembly. Pads should sit on the friction surface with a small unused ring at the inner and outer edges. If the pads run out to the rotor edges, inspect the rotor for a mismatch before driving on it, and bed the new pads in gradually.
