Drum to rear disc conversion - mk1 focus 1.8

parkin92 · 30-08-2009, 03:27 PM

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

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.Ross. · 30-08-2009, 03:44 PM

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.

parkin92 · 31-08-2009, 02:41 PM

cheers for the help. how much do u think the calipers would cost? they seem to be the most expensive on ebay, but how much from the scrappy?

badj · 31-08-2009, 03:00 PM

Ring around a few local scrappies and get an idea of the price, bit of bartering may help

.Ross. · 31-08-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parkin92

cheers for the help. how much do u think the calipers would cost? they seem to be the most expensive on ebay, but how much from the scrappy?

Dont know mate ...

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?

parkin92 · 01-09-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Ross.

Dont know mate ...

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?

what kind of condition they in? i mite just be interested. where abouts in durham? name your price!

parkin92 · 09-09-2009, 08:11 PM

where are the best scrappies in the North East? i heard that theres a ford specialist one somewhere?....

focusLiam · 18-09-2009, 12:44 PM

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

focusrrx87 · 18-09-2009, 01:09 PM

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.

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30-08-2009, 03:44 PM	#2
.Ross. Advanced PassionFord User 2008 Ford F-150 Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,910 Rep Power: 4	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.

31-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#3
parkin92 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: durham Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	cheers for the help. how much do u think the calipers would cost? they seem to be the most expensive on ebay, but how much from the scrappy?

31-08-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
badj 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Wales Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Ring around a few local scrappies and get an idea of the price, bit of bartering may help

09-09-2009, 08:11 PM	#7
parkin92 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: durham Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	where are the best scrappies in the North East? i heard that theres a ford specialist one somewhere?....

18-09-2009, 12:44 PM	#8
focusLiam Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	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

18-09-2009, 01:09 PM	#9
focusrrx87 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kent Posts: 1,218 Rep Power: 4	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.

18-09-2009, 01:09 PM
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