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Rear Brake Rotor Set for Select GM Compact Cars
The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated rear disc brake rotor set is built for select Chevrolet Cruze, Cruze Limited, Sonic, Trax, and Buick Encore applications. Part number 4002-45011 is a rear rotor solution for 2011-2022 vehicles with application-specific notes that must be matched before ordering.
Key Features
- Rear disc brake rotor set for select GM compact and subcompact platforms
- GEOSPEC coated finish for added corrosion resistance on exposed rotor surfaces
- Application-specific fitment for Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Cruze, Cruze Limited, and Sonic
- Part number 4002-45011 for accurate catalog lookup
- Compatible With rear brake service on vehicles listed in the fitment table below
Product Line Details
DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated is Dynamite Friction’s coated rotor line for drivers who want a direct-fit replacement with a protective surface treatment. This product line focuses on rear brake rotor applications where corrosion control and OE-style fitment matter, especially on daily-driven Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax models as well as Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic variants. The 4002-45011 rotor set is listed for rear position only.
Fitment Details
- Fits 2022 Buick Encore, rear. Notes: Upgraded Front Pads with Spreader Spring Tabs; DFC Geospec Rotors.
- Fits 2022 Chevrolet Trax, rear. Notes: Upgraded Front Pads with Spreader Spring Tabs; DFC Geospec Rotors.
- Fits 2018-2021 Buick Encore, rear. Notes: Front pads with spreader spring tabs required for installation.; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2018-2021 Chevrolet Trax, rear. Notes: Front pads with spreader spring tabs required for installation.; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: Mexico; Upgraded Front Pads with Spreader Spring Tabs; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2013-2017 Buick Encore, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: 2LT; 276mm Front Rotors; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2012-2013 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: 2LT; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: RS Appearance Package; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
What This Rotor Set Helps Address
- Rear rotor replacement for worn or scored brake discs
- Brake pulsation caused by rotor wear or uneven friction surfaces
- Surface corrosion on exposed rotor areas
- Noise or vibration associated with degraded rear brake components
- Model-specific rear brake service on Cruze, Trax, Encore, Sonic, and Cruze Limited applications
Installation Notes
Confirm rear-position fitment before installation and match the vehicle notes exactly, especially on 2018-2022 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax applications that require front pads with spreader spring tabs. Some Chevrolet Cruze listings also include trim, rotor-size, or market-specific notes such as 2LT, RS Appearance Package, 276mm front rotors, or Mexico build. Part number 4002-45011 should be verified against the vehicle’s brake configuration before service.
Quality Assurance
DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated is a coated rotor line from Dynamite Friction focused on application-specific replacement fitment and surface protection. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Description
Rear Brake Rotor Set for Select GM Compact Cars
The Dynamite Friction DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated rear disc brake rotor set is built for select Chevrolet Cruze, Cruze Limited, Sonic, Trax, and Buick Encore applications. Part number 4002-45011 is a rear rotor solution for 2011-2022 vehicles with application-specific notes that must be matched before ordering.
Key Features
- Rear disc brake rotor set for select GM compact and subcompact platforms
- GEOSPEC coated finish for added corrosion resistance on exposed rotor surfaces
- Application-specific fitment for Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Cruze, Cruze Limited, and Sonic
- Part number 4002-45011 for accurate catalog lookup
- Compatible With rear brake service on vehicles listed in the fitment table below
Product Line Details
DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated is Dynamite Friction’s coated rotor line for drivers who want a direct-fit replacement with a protective surface treatment. This product line focuses on rear brake rotor applications where corrosion control and OE-style fitment matter, especially on daily-driven Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax models as well as Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic variants. The 4002-45011 rotor set is listed for rear position only.
Fitment Details
- Fits 2022 Buick Encore, rear. Notes: Upgraded Front Pads with Spreader Spring Tabs; DFC Geospec Rotors.
- Fits 2022 Chevrolet Trax, rear. Notes: Upgraded Front Pads with Spreader Spring Tabs; DFC Geospec Rotors.
- Fits 2018-2021 Buick Encore, rear. Notes: Front pads with spreader spring tabs required for installation.; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2018-2021 Chevrolet Trax, rear. Notes: Front pads with spreader spring tabs required for installation.; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: Mexico; Upgraded Front Pads with Spreader Spring Tabs; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2013-2017 Buick Encore, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: 2LT; 276mm Front Rotors; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2012-2013 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: 2LT; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: RS Appearance Package; DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
- Fits 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, rear. Notes: DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated.
What This Rotor Set Helps Address
- Rear rotor replacement for worn or scored brake discs
- Brake pulsation caused by rotor wear or uneven friction surfaces
- Surface corrosion on exposed rotor areas
- Noise or vibration associated with degraded rear brake components
- Model-specific rear brake service on Cruze, Trax, Encore, Sonic, and Cruze Limited applications
Installation Notes
Confirm rear-position fitment before installation and match the vehicle notes exactly, especially on 2018-2022 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax applications that require front pads with spreader spring tabs. Some Chevrolet Cruze listings also include trim, rotor-size, or market-specific notes such as 2LT, RS Appearance Package, 276mm front rotors, or Mexico build. Part number 4002-45011 should be verified against the vehicle’s brake configuration before service.
Quality Assurance
DFC Brake Rotors - GEOSPEC Coated is a coated rotor line from Dynamite Friction focused on application-specific replacement fitment and surface protection. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.












