Drum to rear disc conversion - mk1 focus 1.8
30-08-2009, 02:27 PM
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Drum to rear disc conversion - mk1 focus 1.8
i own a 1.8 ford focus with rear drum brakes. just wanted to know how much it would cost to convert to discs and any tips from anyone who has done a similar job before.
any help appreciated.
matt
any help appreciated.
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30-08-2009, 02:44 PM
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Go to a scrappy and look for a 2.0 16V Ghia ..
Looking @ £20 a side, No more TBH ...
You will need:
1' Spindal - / - Hub - / - Caliper's.
2' Backing plate's.
3' Discs/Pads.
4' 2.0 - / - ST170 - / - RS Focus Rear Hose.
5' ST170 - / - 2.0 16V handbrake cable.
6' Maybe the ABS sensors if Applicable.
2.0 16v = 255mm Discs.
ST170 = 280 mm Discs.
RS focus = 280mm Discs, +8mm off-set.
Depending on front brake set up go for the 2.0 16v. (Cheaper)
I'de say £80 for the conversion depending on where you get the Handbrake cable, Discs and pads.
Looking @ £20 a side, No more TBH ...
You will need:
1' Spindal - / - Hub - / - Caliper's.
2' Backing plate's.
3' Discs/Pads.
4' 2.0 - / - ST170 - / - RS Focus Rear Hose.
5' ST170 - / - 2.0 16V handbrake cable.
6' Maybe the ABS sensors if Applicable.
2.0 16v = 255mm Discs.
ST170 = 280 mm Discs.
RS focus = 280mm Discs, +8mm off-set.
Depending on front brake set up go for the 2.0 16v. (Cheaper)
I'de say £80 for the conversion depending on where you get the Handbrake cable, Discs and pads.
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I have a spare pair of calipers on 2.0 16v carriers .. (255mm disc)
See your in Durham as well .. Drop me a an offer if interested?
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I converted my drums of my focus 1.8 to discs about 6 months ago.
I brought a full st170 rear axle, with brake discs calipers etc fitted from ebay from a scrapped car for £200.
Than i just had my old rear axle swapped with the st170 one at my local garage.
I had a look around first, and this was the cheapest and easiest way i could find.
hope this helps
I brought a full st170 rear axle, with brake discs calipers etc fitted from ebay from a scrapped car for £200.
Than i just had my old rear axle swapped with the st170 one at my local garage.
I had a look around first, and this was the cheapest and easiest way i could find.
hope this helps
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same as i got a axle off ebay for like 120 quid swaped it over myself,
didint swap the whole axle just the brake side of things, took about 3 hours but cost nothing. had 2 take a blow tourch 2 1 of the nuts tho, tight as!!
that was done about a year ago along wiv a st170 300mm front conversion,
again not 2 involved. plus 6 pot wilwoods fit rite up!!
no trouble stoppin now.
puma speed sell brake kits front and rear.
didint swap the whole axle just the brake side of things, took about 3 hours but cost nothing. had 2 take a blow tourch 2 1 of the nuts tho, tight as!!
that was done about a year ago along wiv a st170 300mm front conversion,
again not 2 involved. plus 6 pot wilwoods fit rite up!!
no trouble stoppin now.
puma speed sell brake kits front and rear.
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