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

**Honda Hunter** · 07-30-2006, 11:52 PM

We at Steeda are considering some new part and kit ideas that no one else has ever released before.

What would be your throughts on a conversion kit that would completely replace your stock rear drum brakes with full disks and floating calipers?

This kit would most likely include....
-Bolt on rear disk hub/axle assemblies
-Right and left disks and single piston calipers
-All brake lines required
-Emergency hand brake linkage
-All nuts, bolts, and other external parts needed for install
-Detailed step-by-step installation instructions and tech support

Before we would produce a kit like this, we want to know what the Focus comunity thinks of the idea. Let us know what you think should all be included, and how much you would like to roughly pay for such a kit if it existed? Remember, all of these parts would be brand new Ford parts, nothing used or salvaged.

Let us know if you think this would be a good idea or not, and why.... Do you think it would sell? We at Steeda want to know your opinions and thoughts! Your impressions count!

Feel free to enter in this thread any question or comments you may have at all about such a kit. We'll do our best to answer your questions, and see if a conversion kit like this might lie in the future...

Thank you for your time, and please view our other "opinion threads" in our forum and let us know what you think about those also.

**Dubzilla** · 07-31-2006, 01:58 AM

I, personally, would LOVE something like this. but, it'd have to be 500 or under for me to even consider it, but i have a tighter budget than most.

**DDog** · 07-31-2006, 07:04 AM

This is a great idea. I have had nothing but trouble with the stock rear drum brakes (poor wear, stuck automatic adjusters, noise). Will your kit work with the stock 15" rims?

Thanks.

**Kelric** · 07-31-2006, 01:31 PM

That's going to be difficult as the SVT kit can be had for less than $800 for both rear disc and larger front discs for non-SVT cars.

I would think your margin would be cost prohibitive, but I'm not the one trying to bring it to market, so can't say for sure. The more profit you want out of that margin, the more you're going to push people into purchasing the SVT kit.

just my opinion.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-01-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelric

That's going to be difficult as the SVT kit can be had for less than $800 for both rear disc and larger front discs for non-SVT cars.

I would think your margin would be cost prohibitive, but I'm not the one trying to bring it to market, so can't say for sure. The more profit you want out of that margin, the more you're going to push people into purchasing the SVT kit.

just my opinion.

The parts we would offer would most likely be Brand New Ford SVT parts.

Your price quote is for used salvaged parts correct? The main point of our kit is that every component would be Brand New, come with full installation instructions, and be backed by our top notch technical support if needed.

I can see your point, and thank you for your input, but buying new, clean parts apposed to salvaged scrap yard take-offs, can be very appealing to alot of people.

Salvaged brake and suspension pieces can be kind of scary when purchased salvaged. It's easy for them to be slightly damaged or "tweaked" in an accident. They can be tweaked so little that it isn't even noticable to the naked eye, but when bolted up you can run into alignment problems, etc.... I know this from experience.

By offering a kit with all new liscensed Ford parts and full support, we would take the "iffyness" out of rear disk installation on a drum equiped vehicle.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-01-2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDog

This is a great idea. I have had nothing but trouble with the stock rear drum brakes (poor wear, stuck automatic adjusters, noise). Will your kit work with the stock 15" rims?

Thanks.

I believe it would work with 15" rims as long as your rim offset is correct.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-01-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubzilla

I, personally, would LOVE something like this. but, it'd have to be 500 or under for me to even consider it, but i have a tighter budget than most.

Ok, thank you for your input!

This is what I want to see!

What would others expect to pay for such a kit?

**Johnny_P** · 08-01-2006, 11:11 PM

i think somewhere around 400-500 would be an acceptable price

**Reedicus26** · 08-02-2006, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda Hunter

The parts we would offer would most likely be Brand New Ford SVT parts.

Your price quote is for used salvaged parts correct? The main point of our kit is that every component would be Brand New, come with full installation instructions, and be backed by our top notch technical support if needed.

The SVT kit is available for about $800 new from Steve.
http://forums.focaljet.com/new-produ...-50-stock.html

Maybe try something new/different. I don't really know much about brakes but possibly something like a multipiston aluminum caliper to fit the svt front brakes?

**Reedicus26** · 08-02-2006, 02:11 AM

oops...double posted...

**lunarc** · 08-02-2006, 10:14 AM

Ooh mulit piston fron caliper wouldn't be half bad.

As far as the conversion kit i honestly couldn't see myself paying more than 500-600 for it.

**Shuzmon** · 08-02-2006, 11:32 PM

If you could keep at $600 - 650 you'd have winner !!!!

**tymeks** · 08-03-2006, 10:38 AM

A muitl piston would be a good idea for the rear but that would get expensive as our parking brake is in the caliper housing. So then you would have to seperate the two or find an aftermarket caliper that could do both.

**PlayaName** · 08-03-2006, 05:43 PM

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

**Saleen_123** · 08-03-2006, 11:37 PM

under 400 would make it appealing, given that the SVT kit can be had for about 800 plus shipping.

Just my 2 cents.

**Strangewingz** · 08-03-2006, 11:40 PM

Will this set up be ABS compatible?

**OGFocus99** · 08-04-2006, 12:26 AM

Tough call. The genuine SVT kit is out already. I say an upgrade would be to market a multipiston front kit for use with SVT knuckles. You might have a head start given your reputation.

**vetdan** · 08-04-2006, 05:04 AM

If it would fit an '06, I'd purchase one.

**KC_FOCII** · 08-04-2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangewingz

Will this set up be ABS compatible?

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

**Strangewingz** · 08-04-2006, 04:01 PM

ABS w/ rear discs is only on the ST sedan for 2007 apparently..

**lifetorch** · 08-04-2006, 08:38 PM

I would pay around $400 for a kit to covert the rear drum to full disk brake... I hate the drum.. is ungly and hard to take off.

**JimmySolo2** · 08-04-2006, 10:03 PM

I'd pay about 400 for the rears only.

**steedafocusgirl** · 08-08-2006, 02:40 PM

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

**larryinfl** · 08-08-2006, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangewingz

ABS w/ rear discs is only on the ST sedan for 2007 apparently..

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

**3xzsucof** · 08-08-2006, 08:15 PM

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.

07-30-2006, 11:52 PM	#1
Honda Hunter Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fabulous South Florida Posts: 4,815	Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! We at Steeda are considering some new part and kit ideas that no one else has ever released before. What would be your throughts on a conversion kit that would completely replace your stock rear drum brakes with full disks and floating calipers? This kit would most likely include.... -Bolt on rear disk hub/axle assemblies -Right and left disks and single piston calipers -All brake lines required -Emergency hand brake linkage -All nuts, bolts, and other external parts needed for install -Detailed step-by-step installation instructions and tech support Before we would produce a kit like this, we want to know what the Focus comunity thinks of the idea. Let us know what you think should all be included, and how much you would like to roughly pay for such a kit if it existed? Remember, all of these parts would be brand new Ford parts, nothing used or salvaged. Let us know if you think this would be a good idea or not, and why.... Do you think it would sell? We at Steeda want to know your opinions and thoughts! Your impressions count! Feel free to enter in this thread any question or comments you may have at all about such a kit. We'll do our best to answer your questions, and see if a conversion kit like this might lie in the future... Thank you for your time, and please view our other "opinion threads" in our forum and let us know what you think about those also. __________________ -Nick NaRdone "Do it once, do it right. No exceptions. - I am a fabricator." New Focus Project coming soon... Last edited by Honda Hunter : 08-01-2006 at 10:27 PM.

07-31-2006, 07:04 AM	#3
DDog Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 68	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! This is a great idea. I have had nothing but trouble with the stock rear drum brakes (poor wear, stuck automatic adjusters, noise). Will your kit work with the stock 15" rims? Thanks. __________________ DDog 2000 ZX3 2.0L 5-Speed 14.70 @ 92.1 MPH 152 whp / 149 ft-lb Crane Stage III Cams, Esslinger U/D Pulley, Custom 4-2-1 Header, FS Exhaust, Ported Head, and Stock Intake Manifold/Throttle Body/MAFS/Injectors

07-31-2006, 01:31 PM	#4
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 going to be difficult as the SVT kit can be had for less than $800 for both rear disc and larger front discs for non-SVT cars. I would think your margin would be cost prohibitive, but I'm not the one trying to bring it to market, so can't say for sure. The more profit you want out of that margin, the more you're going to push people into purchasing the SVT kit. just my opinion.

08-01-2006, 11:11 PM	#8
Johnny_P Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 4,258	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! i think somewhere around 400-500 would be an acceptable price __________________ Do you..... Focus? Douche pickle.... ROFL

08-02-2006, 02:11 AM	#10
Reedicus26 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 633	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! oops...double posted...

07-31-2006, 01:58 AM	#2
Dubzilla TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 476	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I, personally, would LOVE something like this. but, it'd have to be 500 or under for me to even consider it, but i have a tighter budget than most. __________________ My SN has nothing to do with 20"+rims. It's my nickname, and kinda a long story. '01 ZX3 with S2 package, and new SVT kit! Silly Ricer, wings are for planes!

08-02-2006, 10:14 AM	#11
lunarc TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 347	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Ooh mulit piston fron caliper wouldn't be half bad. As far as the conversion kit i honestly couldn't see myself paying more than 500-600 for it. __________________ R.I.P 01/07/08 Silver SVTF :( (((New Car)))) 1996 328 IS, Dinan Stg1 Suspension, Dinan Stg2 Software, Dinan Intake, Dinan Exhaust, 18" BBS Rims wrapped in PS2s.

08-02-2006, 11:32 PM	#12
Shuzmon TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 144	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! If you could keep at $600 - 650 you'd have winner !!!!

08-03-2006, 10:38 AM	#13
tymeks Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,461	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! A muitl piston would be a good idea for the rear but that would get expensive as our parking brake is in the caliper housing. So then you would have to seperate the two or find an aftermarket caliper that could do both. __________________ February Focus of the Month. :) Sold '05ST-T JCM Racing "Corners Workers Needed"

08-03-2006, 05:43 PM	#14
PlayaName TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 439	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! 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

08-03-2006, 11:37 PM	#15
Saleen_123 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! under 400 would make it appealing, given that the SVT kit can be had for about 800 plus shipping. Just my 2 cents.

08-03-2006, 11:40 PM	#16
Strangewingz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 56	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Will this set up be ABS compatible?

08-04-2006, 12:26 AM	#17
OGFocus99 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Fran Posts: 1,942	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! Tough call. The genuine SVT kit is out already. I say an upgrade would be to market a multipiston front kit for use with SVT knuckles. You might have a head start given your reputation.

08-04-2006, 05:04 AM	#18
vetdan Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 27	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! If it would fit an '06, I'd purchase one.

08-04-2006, 04:01 PM	#20
Strangewingz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 56	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! ABS w/ rear discs is only on the ST sedan for 2007 apparently..

08-04-2006, 08:38 PM	#21
lifetorch TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 160	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I would pay around $400 for a kit to covert the rear drum to full disk brake... I hate the drum.. is ungly and hard to take off.

08-04-2006, 10:03 PM	#22
JimmySolo2 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ross Twp[ N. Pittsburgh] Posts: 2,206	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! I'd pay about 400 for the rears only. __________________ Car guys drive their cars to the car show. Car men drive theri cars to the race track.

08-08-2006, 02:40 PM	#23
steedafocusgirl Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 1,210	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! 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 __________________ "Why dont you go shave your balls you dusty old fart! " Turbo Steeda Focus #42- 2001 89 Merkur Xr4TI I am the Turbo Princess

08-08-2006, 08:15 PM	#25
3xzsucof Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south Jersey Posts: 1,740	Re: Rear Drum to Full Disk Brake Conversion Kit----> Your Thoughts Count! 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.

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