rear disk brake conversion - The Ford Focus Forum

**zombie_ghosttrain308** · 11-01-2009, 07:16 PM

hello, anyone where can i find a rear disk brake conversion kit for my zx3 ( non svt). I have wanted to get rid of my rear drums for a while now. I am looking for a conversion kit that will not break the bank, and how long would install take if i found one for cheap.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-01-2009, 08:23 PM

I've got them in stock, I believe it's $429.00 for the complete kit.

If your fairly mechanically inclined you should be able to do it in a day quite easily barring any issues with stuck or broken hardware.

**UnFocusedZX4** · 11-01-2009, 10:43 PM

Yeah replacing your rear brakes is fairly simple. A bit time consuming but simple. I would give your self a half day just to be on the safe side. Should beable to complete it really in a couple hours.

**Iceman2.0** · 11-02-2009, 04:22 PM

BAT inc. has the best prices

**jpboy** · 11-02-2009, 04:43 PM

don't put SVT rear kit w/o FRONT kit!
stock front + SVT rear setup is DANGER

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-02-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman2.0

BAT inc. has the best prices

Not on this kit they don't

They list it on their site for $479.00 plus shipping.

I have it in stock and ready to ship for $429.00 plus shipping.

**zombie_ghosttrain308** · 11-02-2009, 05:15 PM

how much for shipping?

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-02-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zombie_ghosttrain308

how much for shipping?

Just guessing without a ZIP code, $40.00-$50.00 or so.

**zach92r** · 11-02-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jpboy

don't put SVT rear kit w/o FRONT kit!
stock front + SVT rear setup is DANGER

I have to say i feel in danger with my drums then when i do finally get my disc brake kit on wish i would have seen that price before i paid about 100 more then that, im fairly mechanically inclined but got a set of bolts and a thing called a control that ive got know idea where they go

**norcaljess** · 11-05-2009, 10:58 AM

why is it a danger to put svt rear kit in the back and stock in the front?

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-05-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zach92r

I have to say i feel in danger with my drums then when i do finally get my disc brake kit on wish i would have seen that price before i paid about 100 more then that, im fairly mechanically inclined but got a set of bolts and a thing called a control that ive got know idea where they go

Not quite following your post, if you have part numbers of the parts in question I can tell you what they are.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-05-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by norcaljess

why is it a danger to put svt rear kit in the back and stock in the front?

The issue is that by adding the SVT rear discs to a 2000-2004 car you end up with rear brakes that are larger than your fronts which could cause the rear brakes to lock before the fronts which will unsettle the car.

Theres a lot of people running them that way though so just ask around foor first hand experiences.

**Fender** · 11-06-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

The issue is that by adding the SVT rear discs to a 2000-2004 car you end up with rear brakes that are larger than your fronts which could cause the rear brakes to lock before the fronts which will unsettle the car.

Theres a lot of people running them that way though so just ask around foor first hand experiences.

You can always use a brake proportioning valve to solve the issue. Through trial and error adjust the brake pressure more and more to the front until you feel the fronts braking as hard or slightly harder than the rears.

**Lancer211** · 11-06-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fender

You can always use a brake proportioning valve to solve the issue. Through trial and error adjust the brake pressure more and more to the front until you feel the fronts braking as hard or slightly harder than the rears.

Or you can just replace your brakes all at once?

**zach92r** · 11-07-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

Not quite following your post, if you have part numbers of the parts in question I can tell you what they are.

Ill get those numbers as soon as i get up lol idk why im even up at 2am, the bolts are marked 10.6 on their head.

**zach92r** · 11-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Heres the Controls numbers 5s4z-2b384-aa theres two of them and then the bolts numbers are w700672-s437 theres 2 bags of 2 of these. What are these for ????? Other then these parts i pretty much know exactly how to do the conversion, just wish i had a lift.

**blackjack09** · 11-13-2009, 05:56 PM

Do they have a conversion kit for the 2009 model i have an se coupe

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-13-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zach92r

Heres the Controls numbers 5s4z-2b384-aa theres two of them and then the bolts numbers are w700672-s437 theres 2 bags of 2 of these. What are these for ????? Other then these parts i pretty much know exactly how to do the conversion, just wish i had a lift.

Kind of what I thought,

The 2B384's are rear ABS tone rings so if you don't have ABS you wouldn't need them.

The W700672-S437's are front caliper bracket mounting bolts.

That should clear things up I think.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-13-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackjack09

Do they have a conversion kit for the 2009 model i have an se coupe

From what I understand the FRPP SVT rear kit will work with minor tweaking and I "think" the fronts will work as well.

I know FW Werks is running SVT rears on their '08-'09 projects.

**zach92r** · 11-14-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FORDSVTPARTS

Kind of what I thought,

The 2B384's are rear ABS tone rings so if you don't have ABS you wouldn't need them.

The W700672-S437's are front caliper bracket mounting bolts.

That should clear things up I think.

Ok thanks, No ABS on my foci so what your telling me is i can just toss these parts sweet or i could use them as spare parts if i do change to abs.

11-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
zombie_ghosttrain308 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wendell, nc Posts: 10	rear disk brake conversion hello, anyone where can i find a rear disk brake conversion kit for my zx3 ( non svt). I have wanted to get rid of my rear drums for a while now. I am looking for a conversion kit that will not break the bank, and how long would install take if i found one for cheap.

11-01-2009, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
FORDSVTPARTS Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,237	Re: rear disk brake conversion I've got them in stock, I believe it's $429.00 for the complete kit. If your fairly mechanically inclined you should be able to do it in a day quite easily barring any issues with stuck or broken hardware. __________________ To order from me just call 1-800-328-9552 and ask for Steve or use one of the methods below. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT #2952 , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Screamin Demon coil, Tuned by Mike at Unique Tuning in S.C.

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UnFocusedZX4 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Camarillo Posts: 730	Re: rear disk brake conversion Yeah replacing your rear brakes is fairly simple. A bit time consuming but simple. I would give your self a half day just to be on the safe side. Should beable to complete it really in a couple hours. __________________ POWERED BY F2

11-02-2009, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Iceman2.0 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St.Lucie county FL Posts: 213	Re: rear disk brake conversion BAT inc. has the best prices

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jpboy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NEVADA Posts: 71	Re: rear disk brake conversion don't put SVT rear kit w/o FRONT kit! stock front + SVT rear setup is DANGER

11-02-2009, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
zombie_ghosttrain308 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wendell, nc Posts: 10	Re: rear disk brake conversion how much for shipping? Last edited by zombie_ghosttrain308; 11-02-2009 at 05:21 PM.

11-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
norcaljess TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AROMAS, CALIFORNIA Posts: 573	Re: rear disk brake conversion why is it a danger to put svt rear kit in the back and stock in the front?

11-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
zach92r Napeolin Sherbert Gaundi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Millerstown, PA Posts: 724	Re: rear disk brake conversion Heres the Controls numbers 5s4z-2b384-aa theres two of them and then the bolts numbers are w700672-s437 theres 2 bags of 2 of these. What are these for ????? Other then these parts i pretty much know exactly how to do the conversion, just wish i had a lift. __________________ 2001 Ford focus se wagon Mods: FS Cool-Flo air intake, FS front stress bar, Momo pedals, underbody/interior lighting Soon adding: Drum to disc brake conversion kit and EVO 3 bumpers with fogs Future mods: FS headers w/ flex pipe and FS exhaust with in-line cat, Corbeau FX-1 seats, svt suspension with koni or bilstein shocks and struts with H&R springs,lambo doors, custom opening rear hatch, new zetec engine with a auto to manual swap plus many more mods

11-13-2009, 05:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
blackjack09 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	Re: rear disk brake conversion Do they have a conversion kit for the 2009 model i have an se coupe

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