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

 

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.

 

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?

 

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

 

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!

 

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

 

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

 

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.