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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Default Focus rear disc conversion ??

Have been offered a rear disc set up from an ST170,whole rear beam with all discs and calipers still on.I have a 52 plate 1.6 zetec.Just wondering if it's a straight swap over or a hastle to change.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
Have been offered a rear disc set up from an ST170,whole rear beam with all discs and callipers still on.I have a 52 plate 1.6 zetec.Just wondering if it's a straight swap over or a hassle to change.
Any help appreciated.
YES , you could fit the whole beam but you only need the axles, hubs discs etc.

Undo the 4 bolts that hold the hub / axle to the blade/knuckle and transfer the whole assembly each side, also the brake pipes.

And you need the hand brake cable for a disc setup as well.

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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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the st cable is a bit longer than the normal one also due to the bigger discs
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by THE RADMAN
the st cable is a bit longer than the normal one also due to the bigger discs

So which cable do i need.?
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by focusv8
YES , you could fit the whole beam but you only need the axles, hubs discs etc.

Undo the 4 bolts that hold the hub / axle to the blade/knuckle and transfer the whole assembly each side, also the brake pipes.

And you need the hand brake cable for a disc setup as well.

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So the rear beams are the same.?
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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The bloke who,s selling the rear set up says i should make him an offer.
Don,t know what there worth to be honest ,what do you reckon?.He hinted at around £150.
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