SVT Brakes on ZX3 - Focaljet

**punklife04** · 07-04-2008, 04:29 PM

Ok so I just bought all the hardware off an svtf and installed it on my zx3, all done except for two things

-I cannot get the clip on the caliper for nothing! any ideas would help out a lot!

-Also on the e-brake cables it's all together except for where it connects to to actual e-brake, can I buy that little piece from ford?

Justin

**G-forces** · 07-04-2008, 06:48 PM

Call Steve (aka, FORDSVTPARTS), if that part can be purchased from Ford, he will get it for you, and the price will be less than (usually) or equal to anyone else. He might also know the answer to your first question. Unfortunately, for calling any business, it's the 4th, you'll have to wait until Monday. Hopefully you can get the first part answered before then.

**grbrgrnzx5** · 07-04-2008, 08:37 PM

I had a bit of trouble getting that clip on, myself. In the end, it took some pliers and screwdrivers and a bit of tapping with a mallet after trying it in about 5 different angles before I could get it to stay. I know it's frustrating, but be patient, and once you get it, you'll wonder why it took you so long to figure it out. BTW, that is a nice kit. You'll love it! I put that thing on my now-deceased Jellybean and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

**G-forces** · 07-05-2008, 09:50 AM

^Sorry to hear about "Jellybean". Was that the Focus with all the mods? I missed an "obit", did you post one somewhere... accident, or major mechanical failure?

**Juantron** · 07-05-2008, 09:53 AM

It's ok, the Jellybean is being re-born piece by piece into my ZX5

**punklife04** · 07-07-2008, 06:11 PM

alright I got the piece of crap in, now back to bleeding the brakes again, feeling a bit spongy

**punklife04** · 07-07-2008, 11:18 PM

ok so new problem, I've bled the brakes multiple times (starting with pass rear, pass drive, front pass and front drive), and my brake pedal still goes close to the floor before it catches. any ideas?

**Liquid_02_ZX3** · 07-08-2008, 03:11 AM

If you aren't getting any more air out of the calipers, bleed them from the lines at the master cylinder. Here is the process:

you need 2 people

have your helper sit in the car, attempt to slowly pump the pedal. With the pedal down half way and held steady crack the first master cylinder line just enough to get air or fluid. When your helper says pedal is on the floor have them hold it until you have the line tightened and repeat till you get no air. After all the master cylinder lines are bled, the calipers will need to be bled again. You obviously have air in your system and a lot of it.

Also if you are using a vacuum bleeder or pneumatic bleeder you can slightly tap the calipers with a wrench to help get any trapped air bubbles out.

**punklife04** · 07-09-2008, 06:06 PM

alright i'll give that a try in the next few days, just started a new job so harder to find the time.. but basically the same process as bleeding the calipers

07-04-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
punklife04 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 140	SVT Brakes on ZX3 Ok so I just bought all the hardware off an svtf and installed it on my zx3, all done except for two things -I cannot get the clip on the caliper for nothing! any ideas would help out a lot! -Also on the e-brake cables it's all together except for where it connects to to actual e-brake, can I buy that little piece from ford? Justin __________________ 1999 Silver Frost Contour SVT 2001 CD Silver ZX3-borla cat-back-CAI-SVT 4 disc brakes

07-04-2008, 06:48 PM	#2
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison/Horicon/West Bend WI Posts: 1,093	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 Call Steve (aka, FORDSVTPARTS), if that part can be purchased from Ford, he will get it for you, and the price will be less than (usually) or equal to anyone else. He might also know the answer to your first question. Unfortunately, for calling any business, it's the 4th, you'll have to wait until Monday. Hopefully you can get the first part answered before then. __________________ Stockholm Getaway: see it on Utube.

07-04-2008, 08:37 PM	#3
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 I had a bit of trouble getting that clip on, myself. In the end, it took some pliers and screwdrivers and a bit of tapping with a mallet after trying it in about 5 different angles before I could get it to stay. I know it's frustrating, but be patient, and once you get it, you'll wonder why it took you so long to figure it out. BTW, that is a nice kit. You'll love it! I put that thing on my now-deceased Jellybean and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

07-05-2008, 09:50 AM	#4
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison/Horicon/West Bend WI Posts: 1,093	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 ^Sorry to hear about "Jellybean". Was that the Focus with all the mods? I missed an "obit", did you post one somewhere... accident, or major mechanical failure? __________________ Stockholm Getaway: see it on Utube.

07-05-2008, 09:53 AM	#5
Juantron TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 120	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 It's ok, the Jellybean is being re-born piece by piece into my ZX5 __________________ 2003 ZX5 TSCC Auto-X SM #30 Removed Whole Rear Interior, Relocated Battery To Back, Bomz CAI and Coilovers, UDP, MSD MSX90 Coil w/ Wires, KYB AGX Struts/Shocks, Bridgestone RE01Rs, Progress 22mm R-SwayBar, Hawk HPS Pads. S2 Front lip and sideskirts, Hella Projectors.

07-07-2008, 06:11 PM	#6
punklife04 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 140	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 alright I got the piece of crap in, now back to bleeding the brakes again, feeling a bit spongy __________________ 1999 Silver Frost Contour SVT 2001 CD Silver ZX3-borla cat-back-CAI-SVT 4 disc brakes

07-07-2008, 11:18 PM	#7
punklife04 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 140	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 ok so new problem, I've bled the brakes multiple times (starting with pass rear, pass drive, front pass and front drive), and my brake pedal still goes close to the floor before it catches. any ideas? __________________ 1999 Silver Frost Contour SVT 2001 CD Silver ZX3-borla cat-back-CAI-SVT 4 disc brakes

07-08-2008, 03:11 AM	#8
Liquid_02_ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 812	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 If you aren't getting any more air out of the calipers, bleed them from the lines at the master cylinder. Here is the process: you need 2 people have your helper sit in the car, attempt to slowly pump the pedal. With the pedal down half way and held steady crack the first master cylinder line just enough to get air or fluid. When your helper says pedal is on the floor have them hold it until you have the line tightened and repeat till you get no air. After all the master cylinder lines are bled, the calipers will need to be bled again. You obviously have air in your system and a lot of it. Also if you are using a vacuum bleeder or pneumatic bleeder you can slightly tap the calipers with a wrench to help get any trapped air bubbles out. __________________ '02 Liquid ZX3 Power Premium MTX 4-1 header, custom 2 1/2" flex and catback, CAI, custom Eibach Springs, KYB AGX's, painted 6 spokers, 225/50/ZR16's, B&M sts, Hurst knob, SVT cluster, Scangauge II, vac/boost & AFR gauges, 5% tint all arround, projectors with halo's, tail light covers, (2)12" Audiopipes w/3k watt amp, Jensen VM9512 headunit.

07-09-2008, 06:06 PM	#9
punklife04 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 140	Re: SVT Brakes on ZX3 alright i'll give that a try in the next few days, just started a new job so harder to find the time.. but basically the same process as bleeding the calipers __________________ 1999 Silver Frost Contour SVT 2001 CD Silver ZX3-borla cat-back-CAI-SVT 4 disc brakes

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