EBC Ultimax Slotted Rotors offer you the performance of slotted rotors but without the air noise that is normally associated with slotted rotors. The progressively angled slots on the EBC Ultimax Slotted Brake Rotors offer quiet brake operation without that excessive air noise, while still allowing the slots to help keep your brakes cool. The angled slots pull in cool air for cooler brake operation which helps your brakes perform at their best. The slots also help to clear any excess dust and debris to help keep pad grip to a maximum while also increasing pad longevity. Ultimax OE Style Disc Kit; Rear; For FMSI Pad No. D1180; Solid; 5 Bolt Holes; 280mm Dia.; 40mm Height; 10mm Thick; 72mm Center Hole Dia.; DO NOT FIT UPGRADE PADS TO REAR OF VEHICLE UNLESS SAME UPGRADE FITTED TO FRONT, The Thermic Black coating? does NOT need to be removed before install. Do NOT use brake cleaner or any other method to remove Thermic Black coating from discs rotors. The Thermic black coating will be removed in the pad swept area by the brake pads with in the first 10 to 20 stops made after installation on the vehicle.The Thermic Black coating? is an anti corrosion coating for long resistance against rust. Attempting to remove Thermic Black Coating with brake cleaner or any other method is NOT covered under EBC warranty 2003 thru 2004 MAZDA Protege 2.0 Turbo (Mazdaspeed)