ST200 Brake upgrade
01-03-2009, 05:35 PM
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ST200 Brake upgrade
Just upgraded the brakes on my st200 so throught id put some piccys up,
Reconditioned st220 calipers came with carriers but no sliders tho so had to get them, venhill braided hoses, st170 drilled and grooved discs, green stuff pads
washers needed to centralise the carriers
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A great upgrade in my opinion, although its gonna be a while before i can realy stamp on em gotta bed em in.
let me know wat you think
Reconditioned st220 calipers came with carriers but no sliders tho so had to get them, venhill braided hoses, st170 drilled and grooved discs, green stuff pads
washers needed to centralise the carriers
new
old
A great upgrade in my opinion, although its gonna be a while before i can realy stamp on em gotta bed em in.
let me know wat you think
01-03-2009, 05:41 PM
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I'm looking to do the 300mm brake upgrade soon on my ST200 Estate as my front disc's will soon need replacing along with pads and rather than go for standards again I want to improve on the "poor" braking which I feel the ST200 as standard has.
I've priced up everything apart from the 3mm spacers, where do you get these from or are they just simply washers?
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Stu
I've priced up everything apart from the 3mm spacers, where do you get these from or are they just simply washers?
Thanks
Stu
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10-06-2009, 06:29 PM
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Couple of small questions if/when I need to replace the front brakes on my ST200...
- What sort of cash does that complete set-up rush you??
- Whats the difference between ST220 Calipers and 'normal' MK3 Mondeo Calipers that other people use on the 300mm conversions??
Cheers,
Grant
- What sort of cash does that complete set-up rush you??
- Whats the difference between ST220 Calipers and 'normal' MK3 Mondeo Calipers that other people use on the 300mm conversions??
Cheers,
Grant
10-06-2009, 07:27 PM
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Couple of small questions if/when I need to replace the front brakes on my ST200...
- What sort of cash does that complete set-up rush you??
- Whats the difference between ST220 Calipers and 'normal' MK3 Mondeo Calipers that other people use on the 300mm conversions??
Cheers,
Grant
- What sort of cash does that complete set-up rush you??
- Whats the difference between ST220 Calipers and 'normal' MK3 Mondeo Calipers that other people use on the 300mm conversions??
Cheers,
Grant
you can do this sort of set up quite cheaply atually its just when i done it i thought fuck it might as well get recon calipers instead of second hand jobbies.
the st220 calipers are the same as normal mk3 ones yes.
as for the prices:
calipers were £130
discs were £80
lines were £70
pads were £60 ish
its a worthwhile conversion the difference is amazing!! the only thing i might change is next pad change i might put reds or yellows through it.
hope this helps
regards
10-06-2009, 07:32 PM
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which i gladly abligegd( or however the fuck you spell that lol) yes ive still got me old hoses i can dig em out and send em to you iuw?
10-06-2009, 08:27 PM
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What brand of discs would you recommend using, I've been looking at EBC, and thought about gettings some EBC Turbo Grooved Discs and some Green Stuff Pads to go with the Mk3 calipers....anyone got any thoughts on better discs at a reasonable cost?
Cheers
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10-06-2009, 08:33 PM
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I was going to do this on my st200, but I had some mk1 v6 calipers in my stash with new disks and pads, fitted them the other week as they cost me nothing and there shite!
think it's the pad as there of unknown make and the feel of the brakes is there they just don't want to stop the thing lol
steve
think it's the pad as there of unknown make and the feel of the brakes is there they just don't want to stop the thing lol
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10-06-2009, 08:40 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-ST1...3A1%7C294%3A50
these ones not sure wat make they are,
the ebc ones your talking about are good tho!
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got mine of ebay mate
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-ST1...3A1%7C294%3A50
these ones not sure wat make they are,
the ebc ones your talking about are good tho!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-ST1...3A1%7C294%3A50
these ones not sure wat make they are,
the ebc ones your talking about are good tho!
Stu
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12-06-2009, 02:09 PM
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Guys I think my last question in this section before doing my brakes whether it be a disc and pad swap or a full upgrade to Mk3 calipers.
How much of a difference will there be in "Real World" braking performance between the following:
A) Full all out Mk3 caliper conversion, 300mm EBC Turbo Grooved discs with Yellow Stuff pads and braided hoses.
B) Standard calipers with EBC Turbo Grooved discs and Yellow Stuff pads with standard hoses (possibe braided).
Just trying to find out what's best for me with how I drive, cost, time doing it etc.
Any answers to this question will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Stu
How much of a difference will there be in "Real World" braking performance between the following:
A) Full all out Mk3 caliper conversion, 300mm EBC Turbo Grooved discs with Yellow Stuff pads and braided hoses.
B) Standard calipers with EBC Turbo Grooved discs and Yellow Stuff pads with standard hoses (possibe braided).
Just trying to find out what's best for me with how I drive, cost, time doing it etc.
Any answers to this question will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Stu
12-06-2009, 02:23 PM
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I just done my ST24. Left the standard calipers on there but got 40 groove discs and EBC Greens from CRN Products.
Great delivery, excellent prices, and now they've bedded in they're awesome.
Give them a call for prices 01246 559933
Discs were only £60 and the greens were £46.
Best option if you;re not looking to spend too much, and the fitting is simples.!
BRIAN
Great delivery, excellent prices, and now they've bedded in they're awesome.
Give them a call for prices 01246 559933
Discs were only £60 and the greens were £46.
Best option if you;re not looking to spend too much, and the fitting is simples.!
BRIAN
