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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Default st170 brake upgrade..

looking to upgrade the front calipers/ discs on the st

i want a kit that is a straight forward swap, so focus rs brembos are out the window..
i dont want to be bolting brackets to brackets or fitting spacers e.t.c.

looking for a kit designed for an st170 basically but dont want to spend a fortune either..

is hi spec the way to go??

what you lot think?? + prices??
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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depends on how much cash your willing to chuck at it mate





I got it all done for Ł400ish mate so cheaper than buying a direct kit but can be a lot of fafing around

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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Focus-ST1...item20ad92bfd2
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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They can also do a 362mm kit for a grand plus vat

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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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nothing to major there then lol
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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I recently asked this question too, most ppl were pointing me towards EBC turbo discs and green/redstuff pads
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TomStarkey
I recently asked this question too, most ppl were pointing me towards EBC turbo discs and green/redstuff pads
That's whats on my ST170 and i can't fault them.
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