Stock rotors on the Focus 2.0L handle daily commutes well enough, but repeated hard braking generates heat that warps conventional iron and glazes pads. EBC's BSD1308 blade-slotted rotors address that directly, using a bi-directional slot geometry and G3000 grey iron construction to pull heat out of the braking zone and keep pad surfaces flat.
G3000 grey iron casting for consistent, repeatable performance. Each rotor starts as a precision GS3000 grey iron blank, then passes through machining, flat grinding, metallurgical inspection, dynamic balancing, and a corrosion-resistant finish at EBC's Northampton, UK facility. The result is a rotor that runs true from the first bedding cycle.
The bi-directional blade slot design is the core of what separates these from conventional slotted rotors. Unlike a uni-directional slot that vents gas in a single path, the overlapping blade geometry evacuates hot gases from the braking zone quickly in either rotor direction. Cooler gases mean cooler pads, more even pad wear, and reduced thermal distortion across the rotor face. The overlapping slot pattern also dampens brake wind noise, keeping the setup noticeably quieter than typical slotted alternatives.
Compatible with the full EBC pad lineup. These rotors pair directly with EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff, and Bluestuff NDX brake pads, giving 2011-2019 Focus 2.0L owners a clear upgrade path from street sport to track-oriented compounds without changing rotors.
Product Benefits
- G3000 Grey Iron Construction: Heat-treated, precision-balanced casting for smooth, stable braking feel.
- Bi-Directional Blade Slots: Efficiently evacuates hot gases from the braking zone in either rotor direction.
- Reduced Thermal Distortion: Cooler operating temperatures protect rotor geometry under repeated hard stops.
- Even Pad Wear: Cooler, flatter pad contact extends pad life and maintains consistent bite.
- Noise Reduction: Overlapping slot geometry minimizes brake wind noise compared to standard slotted rotors.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Applied at EBC's UK plant to protect rotors during storage and break-in.
- Front Fitment: Direct replacement for 2011-2019 Ford Focus 2.0L front rotors.
- Multi-Pad Compatible: Works with EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff, and Bluestuff NDX compounds.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction and rotor products at its facility in Northampton, UK, covering passenger car, light truck, and motorsport applications. Every BSD rotor is machined, inspected, and balanced in-house before leaving the factory.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | S, SE, SEL, Titanium, ST, Electric |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1044 |
