Stock brake pads on the 2002-2004 Focus 2.0 SVT were engineered to satisfy the widest possible range of drivers, not the enthusiast who wants a quieter, cleaner, longer-lasting replacement. EBC's Ultimax2 front pads deliver OE-equivalent stopping power with reduced rotor wear and a friction compound that stays progressive from cold starts to extended highway runs.
ECE R90 approved friction material. The Ultimax2 compound carries full ECE R90 brake safety certification, making it a direct legal equivalent to the factory pads. A nominal friction coefficient of 0.46 means stopping distances match or beat original equipment, and the formulation produces dust levels comparable to OE parts without the rotor aggression common in semi-metallic alternatives.
Rotor life that goes further than the pads. EBC's friction material reduces disc wear by up to 50 percent compared to more abrasive semi-metallic compounds. On many platforms it is realistic to run two full pad lifetimes on a single rotor, eliminating the automatic rotor replacement that often comes with aggressive OE or budget-grade pads.
Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted construction. Every Ultimax2 pad in the USA ships with a shim installed, cutting NVH and keeping brake noise to a minimum. Chamfered edges reduce initial bite harshness, and the slotted profile clears gas and debris from the friction surface throughout the pad's service life. Nucap NRS mechanical attachment hooks on the backing plate eliminate any risk of friction material debonding from the plate.
Brake-In coating accelerates bed-in. EBC applies its proprietary Brake-In surface coating to every Ultimax2 pad, shortening the break-in period so the pads reach optimal performance faster than an uncoated replacement. The compound also compensates for mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use, smoothing out minor rotor surface imperfections over time.
Product Benefits
- Direct OE Replacement: Fits 2002-2004 Ford Focus 2.0 SVT front brake positions without modification.
- ECE R90 Certified: Meets European brake safety regulations, confirming equivalence to factory friction material.
- Reduced Rotor Wear: Friction material up to 50 percent less abrasive than semi-metallic compounds, extending disc service life.
- Brake-In Coating: Factory-applied surface treatment shortens bed-in time for immediate confident braking.
- Shimmed for Quiet Operation: All USA Ultimax pads include shims to minimize noise and vibration.
- Nucap NRS Hooks: Mechanical backing plate attachment eliminates the risk of friction material separating from the plate.
- Street-Legal Formulation: Suitable for general public highway use in hot and cold climates; not intended for track use.
- Low Dust Output: Produces dust levels comparable to original equipment pads, keeping wheels cleaner.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products across a broad range of compounds, from quiet street replacements to full race formulations. The Ultimax range represents EBC's entry point for daily-driver replacements, built to ECE R90 standards and backed by the same manufacturing processes used across the entire EBC product line.
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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. | D970 |
