Stock rotors on the 2004 F-150 4.2L 2WD handle daily driving, but repeated hard stops push heat into the braking zone faster than a plain iron disc can shed it. The EBC BSD7448 front rotor addresses that directly with a bi-directional blade slot geometry that pulls hot gases out of the pad contact zone more efficiently than a conventional uni-directional slot.
G3000 grey iron construction from the ground up. Each rotor starts as a precision GS3000 grey iron casting blank, then goes through machining, flat grinding, metallurgical inspection, and dynamic balancing at EBC's Northampton, UK facility. A corrosion-resistant finish protects the rotor between hard-use sessions and extends shelf life before first installation.
Blade slot geometry keeps pads flatter and brakes cooler. The overlapping bi-directional slots evacuate hot gases from the braking zone faster than a single-direction slot pattern. Cooler pad temperatures translate to more even pad wear, reduced thermal distortion of the rotor face, and more consistent pedal feel during repeated stops. The overlapping slot layout also dampens brake wind noise, making this one of the quieter slotted rotor designs available.
Compatible with the full EBC brake pad lineup. The BSD7448 pairs with EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff, or Bluestuff NDX brake pads, giving owners the ability to tune the full friction pair to their driving style, from daily street use to more aggressive performance driving.
Product Benefits
- Bi-Directional Blade Slots: Evacuate heat from the braking zone faster than uni-directional slot designs.
- G3000 Grey Iron: Heat-treated, precision-balanced casting for smooth, consistent braking.
- Reduced Thermal Distortion: Cooler running helps maintain rotor flatness under repeated hard use.
- Quieter Operation: Overlapping slot geometry minimizes brake wind noise.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Protects rotor surfaces between use and extends pre-installation shelf life.
- UK Manufactured: Machined, inspected, and balanced at EBC's Northampton facility.
- Front Fitment Specific: Engineered for the front axle of the 2004 F-150 4.2L 2WD 6-lug configuration.
- Broad Pad Compatibility: Works with EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff, and Bluestuff NDX pads.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products and rotors at its Northampton, UK facility, supplying street, sport, and track applications across a wide range of vehicle platforms. Every BSD rotor goes through casting inspection, precision machining, flat grinding, metallurgical verification, and dynamic balancing before leaving the plant.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Lariat, STX, King Ranch, Harley-Davidson Edition, FX2, Limited, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XTR |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1083 |
