Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! - Page 3 - Focaljet

**sleeperlove** · 08-15-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nick

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.

Thats exactly what i would aim for ifi could make the kit. Use the stock SVT rotor that is already decently sized and couple it with a good 4 pot caliper. The pbr stuff also to me seems nothing more than marginally better than OEM.

All the kit would need would be 2 calipers, pads, and brackets. Possibly lines if the stockers wont reach. Would a bigger master cylinder be needed to use 4 pot calipers ?

**ahmadr** · 08-15-2006, 01:59 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.

Wrong. Ford had claimed this a while ago, but I saw two 07 SES sedans today with the safety package (ABS+SAB) and rear drums.

**3xzsucof** · 08-15-2006, 04:17 PM

Im convinced that if the kit is listed below 500, I will buy it as soon as its availible. that is, only if there is proof that the product is going to work properly. Not saying your products are trash, just its my brakes u know? Also, ford parts, as stated b4, most likely will cost more. just keep us updated!!

**ahmadr** · 08-15-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ahmadr

Wrong. Ford had claimed this a while ago, but I saw two 07 SES sedans today with the safety package (ABS+SAB) and rear drums.

Look! they still have it on their site:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/focus/features/

**3xzsucof** · 08-15-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ahmadr

Look! they still have it on their site:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/focus/features/

please people lets stay on topic, not to be one of those quasimoderator, but I want something to come out of this topic.

**sfladave** · 08-17-2006, 10:27 AM

I would definately be in if the kit was UNDER $500. Anything above, and I would rather source the parts from an auto recycler and DIY. Steeda should be able to do a rear swap kit with hawk pads and either powerslot or brembo regular discs for well under $500.00 and still keep the lights on

**Honda Hunter** · 08-17-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeperlove

Would a bigger master cylinder be needed to use 4 pot calipers ?

Your stock MC would work fine.

I've seen monster 4 pot fronts with 2 pot rears still on the stock MC with no problems.

I'm not sure on this, but I think the factory SVT MC is even beefier than the standered ZX3 MC.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-17-2006, 08:59 PM

So from what I've gathered, it looks like the majority are looking for a rear upgrade kit for around $500 with some high perf components if posible like... upgraded rotors, pads, and braided lines.

It also looks like offering the kit with Ford Liscensed Parts would be a plus, but only if the price isn't substantially raised.

**redman43** · 08-18-2006, 11:40 AM

Give me something that won't throw off the bias, is easy to source rotors and pads at relatively low cost down the road, and is in the $500 range and I think you have winner. Good luck keeping the kits in stock.

Genuine Ford doesn't necessarily mean stronger or better then aftermarket. Good quality parts will probably be cheaper then the same thing with "FORD" stamped on the side.

I look forward to what comes out of this.

**sfladave** · 08-20-2006, 10:11 PM

My vote is to do the kit for well under 500 dollars and offer better pads and rotors to those who want them. Me, I would be happy with regular discs and hawk hp pads. I know that the hp pads are probably going to be cheaper than the OE ford pads, it's usually case from my own research.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-22-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sfladave

My vote is to do the kit for well under 500 dollars and offer better pads and rotors to those who want them.

You understand that high performance pads and rotors cost around $200 on their own right?

How much under $500 would you like to see this kit sell for?

**eriqjo** · 08-22-2006, 06:43 PM

I think $500 is right around where you want to be. There is something magical and round with the price. From what I've heard about breaks, you want to worry more about the pads than you do the rotors. I'd say go for some Hawk pads, non-braided brake lines (people can always upgrade that themselves) and some SVT size rotors.

**TheMailman666** · 08-26-2006, 12:04 AM

I will buy this if it is under 600.00 bucks guaranteed!

**Jibberish18** · 08-26-2006, 02:45 AM

$500 sounds fair. Also I would make sure the pads provided are street/street performance pads and not pure performance pads. Something comparable to like Mintex or what not.

**PTMD** · 08-26-2006, 02:53 AM

I wouls have to agree with most, around 5 bills would hit the spot.

**Terrible1** · 08-26-2006, 11:31 AM

This is exactly what I've been looking for. 500 bones sounds great. I myself would want to upgrade pads, rotors and lines but I could always do that later. I'm also interested in a multi piston front since svt's won't fit under my 15" slipstreams. Please Please Please.....PRODUCE THE REAR DISC CONVERSION KIT!!!!!!

**midnight53mv** · 08-28-2006, 09:26 AM

anxiously awaiting outcome.....@ $500 is perfect. genuine ford parts are definitetly not a must as long as substituted part is of good quality.

**sfladave** · 08-30-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Honda Hunter

You understand that high performance pads and rotors cost around $200 on their own right?

How much under $500 would you like to see this kit sell for?

It's 300 for all the other parts to swap out and convert? If it is what it is, then so be it. How many parts are involved? Is it complicated, requiring things like new wheel hubs, etc? I am sure with Steeda's buying power, and connections to other parts vendors; the factor of economy of scale could bring the price of the kits down significantly.

My guess is that the target market would bare the cost if it isn't dramatically higher then the cost of pads and rotor's themselves. The justification has to exist, as always.

**geostef** · 08-30-2006, 10:42 AM

Ok if you have an FR SVT kit sold complete f+r for 920$ and a front svt kit conv sold by cfm at 470-500$ the kit to be competetive should cost around 450 $ with OEM or similar/better quality parts. Then there should be options adding performance pads/discs/calipers with extra cost each. Customers need options to be satisfied and feel happy

**3xzsucof** · 08-30-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geostef

Ok if you have an FR SVT kit sold complete f+r for 920$ and a front svt kit conv sold by cfm at 470-500$ the kit to be competetive should cost around 450 $ with OEM or similar/better quality parts. Then there should be options adding performance pads/discs/calipers with extra cost each. Customers need options to be satisfied and feel happy

I like this guys thinking.

**rfcamaro89** · 09-06-2006, 01:40 PM

i agree with everyone, 500 sounds like a good number for a rear brake conversion. i would buy it up as soon as it hit the market. please get one out soon.

**Steps123** · 09-07-2006, 06:02 AM

I have abs with rear disks on my 2003 zx5

**rejectZX3** · 09-11-2006, 12:10 AM

I'd be in if you could bring it to market for about $400 for the rears...at least ... I'd be looking into it very closely.

**sfladave** · 09-11-2006, 12:17 AM

Come out with this kit already. I need to do brakes in the next few months

If not, Fred will be helping me piece together a kit.

**larryinfl** · 09-13-2006, 04:31 PM

We'll see what we can do.

08-15-2006, 04:17 PM	#53
3xzsucof Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south Jersey Posts: 1,755	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Im convinced that if the kit is listed below 500, I will buy it as soon as its availible. that is, only if there is proof that the product is going to work properly. Not saying your products are trash, just its my brakes u know? Also, ford parts, as stated b4, most likely will cost more. just keep us updated!!

08-17-2006, 10:27 AM	#56
sfladave TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 120	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I would definately be in if the kit was UNDER $500. Anything above, and I would rather source the parts from an auto recycler and DIY. Steeda should be able to do a rear swap kit with hawk pads and either powerslot or brembo regular discs for well under $500.00 and still keep the lights on __________________ Dave Popowitch 05 Sangria Red Focus ZX3 SES SCT X-CAL2 Tuned, Tokico HTS Shocks and Steeda Springs... Perfection! (Or so I thought) BFG G-Force Sport Tires, Enkei OR52 Wheels Former car- 98 Cobra with 300+ rwhp and Full Steeda G-trac.

08-17-2006, 08:59 PM	#58
Honda Hunter Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fabulous South Florida Posts: 4,848	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! So from what I've gathered, it looks like the majority are looking for a rear upgrade kit for around $500 with some high perf components if posible like... upgraded rotors, pads, and braided lines. It also looks like offering the kit with Ford Liscensed Parts would be a plus, but only if the price isn't substantially raised. __________________ -Nick NaRdone

08-18-2006, 11:40 AM	#59
redman43 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 486	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Give me something that won't throw off the bias, is easy to source rotors and pads at relatively low cost down the road, and is in the $500 range and I think you have winner. Good luck keeping the kits in stock. Genuine Ford doesn't necessarily mean stronger or better then aftermarket. Good quality parts will probably be cheaper then the same thing with "FORD" stamped on the side. I look forward to what comes out of this. __________________ FS Stealth Exahust, FS Cool-Flo KYB AGX Adjustable struts/shocks, Apex 1.6" springs, FC Front Strut Bar Pioneer DEHP750MP, Infinity Reference 5.25 comps, Infinity Reference 6x8

08-20-2006, 10:11 PM	#60
sfladave TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 120	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! My vote is to do the kit for well under 500 dollars and offer better pads and rotors to those who want them. Me, I would be happy with regular discs and hawk hp pads. I know that the hp pads are probably going to be cheaper than the OE ford pads, it's usually case from my own research. __________________ Dave Popowitch 05 Sangria Red Focus ZX3 SES SCT X-CAL2 Tuned, Tokico HTS Shocks and Steeda Springs... Perfection! (Or so I thought) BFG G-Force Sport Tires, Enkei OR52 Wheels Former car- 98 Cobra with 300+ rwhp and Full Steeda G-trac.

08-22-2006, 06:43 PM	#62
eriqjo TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 195	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I think $500 is right around where you want to be. There is something magical and round with the price. From what I've heard about breaks, you want to worry more about the pads than you do the rotors. I'd say go for some Hawk pads, non-braided brake lines (people can always upgrade that themselves) and some SVT size rotors. __________________ 2005 Pitch Black 5-Speed ZX3 SES The RS/SVT Wannabe

08-26-2006, 12:04 AM	#63
TheMailman666 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 127	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I will buy this if it is under 600.00 bucks guaranteed! __________________ Steeda Cold Air intake//Steeda 65mm throttle body//Steeda STS with hand made leather shifter boot and hand brake covers//MBRP flex-back exhaust Pics http://www.angelfire.com/ultra2/game...ndex.album?i=1 I also make these leather shifter boots for anyone who wants them.

08-26-2006, 02:45 AM	#64
Jibberish18 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,222	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! $500 sounds fair. Also I would make sure the pads provided are street/street performance pads and not pure performance pads. Something comparable to like Mintex or what not. __________________ "If You Never Had The Bad Times, How Would You Know You Had The Good Times?" -DEATH

08-26-2006, 02:53 AM	#65
PTMD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I wouls have to agree with most, around 5 bills would hit the spot.

08-26-2006, 11:31 AM	#66
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,964	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! This is exactly what I've been looking for. 500 bones sounds great. I myself would want to upgrade pads, rotors and lines but I could always do that later. I'm also interested in a multi piston front since svt's won't fit under my 15" slipstreams. Please Please Please.....PRODUCE THE REAR DISC CONVERSION KIT!!!!!! __________________ ENGINE- Powerworks, Kamikaze header, 2.25 SS exhaust, Odyssey 680 in cab, Mocal oil cooler, Torsen, 4.06 FD, ClutchNet race clutch, Fidanza SUSPENSION/WHEELS- Custom H&R Coilovers, FS camber plates, Eibach sway bars, Rota Slips w/Toyo R888 225-50-16, SVT brakes w/Hawk race pads, ARP studs, Custom wheel spacers EXTERIOR- Euro grills, Deft' CF hood, Sparco hood pins, CF F1 mirrors, CF sunroof delete, Custom front airdam/splitter INTERIOR- Custom spec cage, RS shift knob, FC SS, Corbeau Fx1, Momo Mod78, NRG quick release, Defi gauges, Crow 5point SPONSORS- Troys Engine Mfg., Casper Customs, Striknine Motorsports, Bleeding Cowboy Tattoo

08-28-2006, 09:26 AM	#67
midnight53mv TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOrTh MEjico Posts: 965	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! anxiously awaiting outcome.....@ $500 is perfect. genuine ford parts are definitetly not a must as long as substituted part is of good quality.

08-30-2006, 10:42 AM	#69
geostef TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens Posts: 476	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Ok if you have an FR SVT kit sold complete f+r for 920$ and a front svt kit conv sold by cfm at 470-500$ the kit to be competetive should cost around 450 $ with OEM or similar/better quality parts. Then there should be options adding performance pads/discs/calipers with extra cost each. Customers need options to be satisfied and feel happy __________________ 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* --**

09-06-2006, 01:40 PM	#71
rfcamaro89 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 52	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! i agree with everyone, 500 sounds like a good number for a rear brake conversion. i would buy it up as soon as it hit the market. please get one out soon.

09-07-2006, 06:02 AM	#72
Steps123 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 162	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I have abs with rear disks on my 2003 zx5

09-11-2006, 12:10 AM	#73
rejectZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,693	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I'd be in if you could bring it to market for about $400 for the rears...at least ... I'd be looking into it very closely. __________________ R.I.P. Bro - Garret McIntire [7.25.1984 - 4.14.07] 2003 SVT #1440

09-11-2006, 12:17 AM	#74
sfladave TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 120	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Come out with this kit already. I need to do brakes in the next few months If not, Fred will be helping me piece together a kit. __________________ Dave Popowitch 05 Sangria Red Focus ZX3 SES SCT X-CAL2 Tuned, Tokico HTS Shocks and Steeda Springs... Perfection! (Or so I thought) BFG G-Force Sport Tires, Enkei OR52 Wheels Former car- 98 Cobra with 300+ rwhp and Full Steeda G-trac.

09-13-2006, 04:31 PM	#75
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 382	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! We'll see what we can do. __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

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