Stock rotors on the Focus 2.0 SVT handle daily driving well enough, but repeated hard braking cycles push pad temperatures past the point where heat buildup causes fade and inconsistent pedal feel. EBC's GD7129 GD Sport Rotors address that directly with wide-aperture slots and dimple drilling engineered to pull heat and gas out of the pad-rotor interface on the rear axle.
Dimple drilling without the cracks. EBC pioneered the dimple-drilled rotor concept in the 1990s as a safer alternative to through-drilled holes. Full through-drilling creates stress concentration points that promote rotor cracking under thermal cycling. Dimple drilling delivers the same pad degassing benefit by venting gases that build between pad and rotor during hard stops, without compromising the structural integrity of the disc.
Wide-aperture slots that actively cool the contact zone. The GD series slots are not decorative. Their geometry draws cool air into the pad-rotor interface, which helps manage pad surface temperatures that can exceed 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit during heavy braking. Lower contact temperatures mean less brake fade, more consistent pedal response, and more even pad wear over the life of the rotor. The slots also expel dirt, mud, water, and dust from the braking area, keeping the contact surface clean in mixed conditions.
Third-generation corrosion protection. GD series rotors ship with a long-lasting silver corrosion-resistant finish that resists surface rust between drive cycles. The rotors are 100 percent machined in the United Kingdom from R90-approved blanks, with the majority of castings sourced from ISO and TÜV accredited facilities in the EU. Every rotor clears a 100 percent runout, metallurgy, and dimensional inspection before release, and all GD series units are balanced and runout-inspected as a final step.
Product Benefits
- Rear Axle Fitment: Designed specifically for the rear of the 2002-2004 Ford Focus 2.0 SVT.
- Dimple-Drilled Design: Provides pad degassing and heat venting without the crack risk of full through-drilling.
- Wide-Aperture Slots: Draw cool air into the pad-rotor interface and expel contaminants for consistent bite.
- R90-Approved Blanks: Meets European road safety standards for rotor quality and dimensional tolerances.
- Silver Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Third-generation coating resists surface rust and keeps rotors looking clean between uses.
- 100% Quality Inspection: Every rotor passes runout, metallurgy, dimensional, and balance checks before shipping.
- ISO and TÜV Accredited Manufacturing: Cast in certified EU facilities and fully machined in the UK.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes is a specialist brake manufacturer with production facilities in the United Kingdom and distribution in the United States, operating from its Las Vegas facility. EBC applies strict quality controls across its entire rotor range, including 100 percent runout and dimensional inspection, and sources castings exclusively from ISO and BS5750 accredited foundries to maintain consistent safety and performance standards.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | SVT |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D886 |
