Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! - Page 2 - Focaljet

**midnight53mv** · 08-08-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 3xzsucof

just keep it simple like the BAT inc one. just drill and bolt on. also PLEEAASSEE keep it cheap its the only way I would get one.

x2

**Strangewingz** · 08-08-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by larryinfl

I don't believe so. I know my 2005 has ABS. May even be available with other Foci as well.

My new 2007 ZX3 comes with ABS but it has drums in the rear; according to Ford only the ST model comes with 4 whl disc ABS in 2007...

**thefabzx3** · 08-08-2006, 10:56 PM

plz don't make me drill anything, i want complete bolt on. and keep it under 700.

take off drums, take off knuckle, new knuckle on, caliper and disc on, new brake line.. done..

it could be a 2 hour swap

**ahmadr** · 08-08-2006, 11:23 PM

ABS on the 2007+includes rear disks. For almost everyone else, ABS is independent of rear brake type. I personally have drums and ABS.
The thing I would like the most is better pedal response, as it feels a bit spongy. something like an air pocket after a very long/thin pipe. Takes a while to fully depress the pedal.

**lapp** · 08-08-2006, 11:53 PM

yes!

**f2focus** · 08-09-2006, 02:05 AM

There is an option for this already available! But great idea!

**tymeks** · 08-09-2006, 09:55 AM

^^^

^^

**sleeperlove** · 08-09-2006, 01:14 PM

oh no he didn't

**Kelric** · 08-09-2006, 11:10 PM

that's just wrong.....

**lapp** · 08-09-2006, 11:47 PM

im waiting for honda hunters retort...

**Jibberish18** · 08-11-2006, 05:52 AM

I hate drums in the rear. I think the one thing that has always kept me away from converting my rear drums to discs on any of my cars was the price. I refuse to pay $1000+ for discs in the back. My drums aren't THAT bad.

Otherwise drums haven't done me much wrong but they have their quirks. 1st off they rust very quickly unless painted and even then mine rusted. The adjusting mechanism is always screwy with me. They don't stop very well compared to discs of course.

So if these things were a lower price, which I doubt they'll be, I'd buy them. I just can't see someone selling the parts new for a lower price.

**geostef** · 08-11-2006, 12:34 PM

will sell lots in Europe cos rear disc conversions cost a fortune here inside ford - I remember when I asked them they wanted 2500 usd ...seriously! . I beleive given the fact that 800usd is the SVT kit, 500 usd is ok for me to buy it!

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PlayaName

under 500 and make it fairly easy to install, with no serious modification to axle, car etc. and i would probably buy one immediately upon the products release

No serious modifications would be required like stated above.

Bolt on and go!

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_FOCII

Dont 95% Of Focii With ABS Have Rear Discs??? I Could Be Wrong But I Thought They Usually Had Discs On The ABS And Or Traction Control Cars.

Later

ROONEY

Nope, there are many rear drum equipped ZX3's out there with ABS.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 3xzsucof

just keep it simple like the BAT inc one. just drill and bolt on. also PLEEAASSEE keep it cheap its the only way I would get one.

Drilling allows a margin for human error, and also complicates the install.

Our kit would use all Liscensed Ford parts, and be direct bolt on.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by steedafocusgirl

Nick, I would be interested. I hate the look of my drums, and if its from Steeda I get My discount too. So, thats even better. Is that the set up thats on #22? Dario was telling me that it is a Ford Racing conversion on the 22 I was wondering if they are the same.
Thanks Kristin

Kristin-

We're currently running the SVT rear disk set up on our #22 car, with upgraded rotors and pads.

Our kit would probably pretty similiar to the SVT kit, but I can't give exact details yet.

Thank you for your input.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by thefabzx3

plz don't make me drill anything, i want complete bolt on. and keep it under 700.

take off drums, take off knuckle, new knuckle on, caliper and disc on, new brake line.. done..

it could be a 2 hour swap

This is exactly our goal. We don't want there to be any drilling to complicate the install or raise the chances of installation error.

Bolt on is the way to go in our eyes.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by f2focus

There is an option for this already available! But great idea!

Ricardo-

I see that you retail the FRP SVT convo kit.

Our goal is to produce another option, something different than the standered SVT kit that is widely avalible, and hopefully make it a cheaper one.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ahmadr

ABS on the 2007+includes rear disks. For almost everyone else, ABS is independent of rear brake type. I personally have drums and ABS.
The thing I would like the most is better pedal response, as it feels a bit spongy. something like an air pocket after a very long/thin pipe. Takes a while to fully depress the pedal.

Sounds like a quality set of stainless braided brake lines will cure alot of your problem.

With factory rubber lines, when you depress your brake pedal, the pressure build up in the line causes the weak rubber to expand causing "spongy" pedal feel and delayed response.

Stainless braided lines are designed to not allow line expansion and greatly improve pedal feel and response.

These new lines teamed up with a set of high performance front rotors and pads will GREATLY improve your braking.

Check out our website in my signature for more details. Go to "Focus Parts", the "Brakes".

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 10:17 PM

So from what I've gathered...

-It sounds like you guys would be interested in a rear disk conversion if it were kept in the $400-$650 price range.

-And also a few of you would like to see a multi-piston front option.

Would it make a big difference to you all if the parts used in our kits were Liscensed Ford parts or not?

**Kelric** · 08-14-2006, 12:14 AM

as long as it works and it's a quality product, I don't think it matters. a "licensed Ford" option is going to cost extra for a name badge. Generic Vs. Branded....

I think almost everyone agrees that most aftermarket products are generally better quality than OEM and also generally cheaper (a generalization, some aftermarket companies out there are pretty crappy regardles).

But take a poll. If people are willing to pay a premium for a name, then by all means, sell it.

**michalegraves6** · 08-14-2006, 09:36 AM

A simple bolt on

Under $500

And an ability to change out the rotors if you wanted too down the road (not an odd size).

I'd buy. I've priced out replacing mine with SVT setup already but would love another option.

**Jibberish18** · 08-14-2006, 08:33 PM

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Would it make a big difference to you all if the parts used in our kits were Liscensed Ford parts or not?

NO. Genuine Ford Parts would just mean more money. Aftermarket parts are just as good if not better than Genuine Ford. As mentioned above, as long as the kit carries quality parts, has a low price and requires a simple install then I'm all for it and this would be the first bolton I've bought for the Focus in a long while.

**sleeperlove** · 08-14-2006, 09:22 PM

As for the multi piston front option are we talking baer style or wilwood style?

A kit that uses 4 pot calipers but uses stock sized rotors say for the SVT fronts would be Stellar

**nick** · 08-15-2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeperlove

As for the multi piston front option are we talking baer style or wilwood style?

A kit that uses 4 pot calipers but uses stock sized rotors say for the SVT fronts would be Stellar

Would be nice to see something like a 4 pot willwood. But use the stock rotors no 2 piece stuff, would help keep the cost down. Baer does nothing for me its hardly an upgrade, PBR caliper is to OEM for me.

08-08-2006, 10:56 PM	#28
thefabzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 195	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! plz don't make me drill anything, i want complete bolt on. and keep it under 700. take off drums, take off knuckle, new knuckle on, caliper and disc on, new brake line.. done.. it could be a 2 hour swap

08-08-2006, 11:23 PM	#29
ahmadr TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 236	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! ABS on the 2007+includes rear disks. For almost everyone else, ABS is independent of rear brake type. I personally have drums and ABS. The thing I would like the most is better pedal response, as it feels a bit spongy. something like an air pocket after a very long/thin pipe. Takes a while to fully depress the pedal.

08-08-2006, 11:53 PM	#30
lapp Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,116	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! yes!

08-09-2006, 02:05 AM	#31
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08-09-2006, 09:55 AM	#32
tymeks Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,466	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! ^^^ ^^ __________________ February Focus of the Month. :) Sold '05ST-T JCM Racing "Corners Workers Needed"

08-09-2006, 01:14 PM	#33
sleeperlove Sleeper Cars Suck Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 7,881	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! oh no he didn't __________________ Being an art one can never finish learning. It may be possible to reach maximum speed around a given corner in a given car, but there are thousands of corners and many cars, as well as varying surfaces and conditions. This impossibility of reaching perfection gives one much scope for improvement. I always feel that motor racing is like chasing the rainbow's end, for the more one learns or the nearer one gets to the end, the further it draws away. It is this never disappearing goal which one strives for that makes it the most fascinating of all sports. - Stirling Moss On why motor racing is an art.

08-09-2006, 11:10 PM	#34
Kelric [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Long Beach Posts: 5,005	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! that's just wrong.....

08-09-2006, 11:47 PM	#35
lapp Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,116	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! im waiting for honda hunters retort...

08-11-2006, 05:52 AM	#36
Jibberish18 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,141	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I hate drums in the rear. I think the one thing that has always kept me away from converting my rear drums to discs on any of my cars was the price. I refuse to pay $1000+ for discs in the back. My drums aren't THAT bad. Otherwise drums haven't done me much wrong but they have their quirks. 1st off they rust very quickly unless painted and even then mine rusted. The adjusting mechanism is always screwy with me. They don't stop very well compared to discs of course. So if these things were a lower price, which I doubt they'll be, I'd buy them. I just can't see someone selling the parts new for a lower price. __________________ "If You Never Had The Bad Times, How Would You Know You Had The Good Times?" -DEATH

08-11-2006, 12:34 PM	#37
geostef TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens Posts: 474	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! will sell lots in Europe cos rear disc conversions cost a fortune here inside ford - I remember when I asked them they wanted 2500 usd ...seriously! . I beleive given the fact that 800usd is the SVT kit, 500 usd is ok for me to buy it! __________________ PowerWorks 2044cc Zetec -CR 9.7:1, Diamond pistons with Eagle rods ,lightened - weightbalanced crankshaft, 2.4'' pulley, 5.36''crank pulley, FR head with 1mm Supertech inconel valves,ported and polished supercharger manifold, Mcnews custom SC cams, SVT manifold decat with 2.75'' custom pipes with custom middle box,MTX trans 4.06 final with HyperSingle Exedy and Torsen T2 *-- from JJ POWER* --**

08-13-2006, 10:17 PM	#45
Honda Hunter Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fabulous South Florida Posts: 4,815	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! So from what I've gathered... -It sounds like you guys would be interested in a rear disk conversion if it were kept in the $400-$650 price range. -And also a few of you would like to see a multi-piston front option. Would it make a big difference to you all if the parts used in our kits were Liscensed Ford parts or not? __________________ -Nick NaRdone "Do it once, do it right. No exceptions. - I am a fabricator." New Focus Project coming soon...

08-14-2006, 12:14 AM	#46
Kelric [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Long Beach Posts: 5,005	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! as long as it works and it's a quality product, I don't think it matters. a "licensed Ford" option is going to cost extra for a name badge. Generic Vs. Branded.... I think almost everyone agrees that most aftermarket products are generally better quality than OEM and also generally cheaper (a generalization, some aftermarket companies out there are pretty crappy regardles). But take a poll. If people are willing to pay a premium for a name, then by all means, sell it.

08-14-2006, 09:36 AM	#47
michalegraves6 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 500	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! A simple bolt on Under $500 And an ability to change out the rotors if you wanted too down the road (not an odd size). I'd buy. I've priced out replacing mine with SVT setup already but would love another option.

08-14-2006, 09:22 PM	#49
sleeperlove Sleeper Cars Suck Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 7,881	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! As for the multi piston front option are we talking baer style or wilwood style? A kit that uses 4 pot calipers but uses stock sized rotors say for the SVT fronts would be Stellar __________________ Being an art one can never finish learning. It may be possible to reach maximum speed around a given corner in a given car, but there are thousands of corners and many cars, as well as varying surfaces and conditions. This impossibility of reaching perfection gives one much scope for improvement. I always feel that motor racing is like chasing the rainbow's end, for the more one learns or the nearer one gets to the end, the further it draws away. It is this never disappearing goal which one strives for that makes it the most fascinating of all sports. - Stirling Moss On why motor racing is an art.