Stock cast-iron rotors work fine for daily commutes, but repeat hard stops generate heat that warps surfaces, glazes pads, and kills pedal feel. The EBC BSD1197 BSD Fusion rotor addresses those problems with a precision-machined GS3000 grey iron disc built and finished at EBC's Northampton, UK facility.
Bi-directional blade slot geometry sets this rotor apart. Unlike a conventional uni-directional slot, the overlapping blade pattern evacuates hot gases from the braking zone in both directions simultaneously. Faster gas evacuation keeps pad faces cooler, reduces thermal distortion, and promotes even pad wear across the full contact surface.
Quieter than standard slotted rotors. The overlapping slot geometry dampens brake wind noise, making the BSD one of the more refined performance rotor designs available. You get the thermal and wear advantages of a slotted disc without the whistle that traditional single-direction slots produce.
Precision manufacturing from raw casting to finished rotor. Every BSD disc starts as a GS3000 grey iron casting blank, then passes through precision machining, flat grinding, metallurgy checks, dynamic balancing, and a corrosion-resistant finish before it leaves the EBC Northampton plant. The result is a rotor that seats evenly and runs without vibration from the first bedding cycle.
Compatible with the full EBC brake pad lineup. The BSD1197 pairs with Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff, and Bluestuff NDX brake pads, giving owners a full EBC brake system tuned to their driving demands without mixing brands.
Product Benefits
- GS3000 Grey Iron Construction: High-quality casting material heat-treated for consistent friction properties and durability.
- Bi-Directional Blade Slots: Evacuate hot gases in both directions for faster cooling and reduced pad glazing.
- Reduced Thermal Distortion: Cooler running temperatures help maintain rotor geometry under repeated hard stops.
- Low Brake Wind Noise: Overlapping slot geometry dampens the whistle common to single-direction slotted rotors.
- Precision Balanced: Dynamically balanced at the factory for vibration-free operation from initial break-in.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Applied at the Northampton plant to protect non-friction surfaces from surface rust.
- Rear Fitment: Engineered for the rear axle position on 2005-2009 Fusion 2.3L applications.
- Broad Pad Compatibility: Works with EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff, and Bluestuff NDX brake pads.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures brake pads and rotors at its Northampton, UK facility and has built a catalog covering street, sport, and track applications across a wide range of domestic and import vehicles. Every EBC rotor passes through metallurgy checks and dimensional inspections before leaving the plant.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Fitment | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1180 |
