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Swap Rear Drums - ZX3_2NV - 01-10-2006
I have a 2000 ZX3 with eibach springs and kyb shocks and struts with completely stock brakes and i need 2 upgrade my brakes and i want to swap out the rear drums for disc brakes ive seen kits but they seem to get quite pricey like the baer im woundering if any one has this SSBC rear kit
http://www.spmotorsports.com/ATCfocus_brak..._ssbc_rear.html
with these bat front kit are they compatable
http://www.spmotorsports.com/ATCfocus_brake_kits_bat.html
and do i need to buy SVT spindels or anything else that arn't included in these so called kits to complete the conversion? any help will be greatly appreciated.
Swap Rear Drums - Euro Ford Fan - 01-10-2006
ZX3_2NV,Jan 9 2006, 09:42 AM Wrote:I have a 2000 ZX3 with eibach springs and kyb shocks and struts with completely stock brakes and i need 2 upgrade my brakes and i want to swap out the rear drums for disc brakes ive seen kits but they seem to get quite pricey like the baer im woundering if any one has this SSBC rear kit
http://www.spmotorsports.com/ATCfocus_brak..._ssbc_rear.html
with these bat front kit are they compatable
http://www.spmotorsports.com/ATCfocus_brake_kits_bat.html
and do i need to buy SVT spindels or anything else that arn't included in these so called kits to complete the conversion? any help will be greatly appreciated.
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You don't need to do a full upgrade a good set of rotors some SS brake lines and a set of Hawk HP+ pads will stop you just as well. But if you "need" to here is the only source to use Click me for the info.
Swap Rear Drums - ZX3_2NV - 01-10-2006
Concidering im aiming for 260 Horses this summer a full upgrade is needed your front brake kit is pretty $$$ and the rear needs more parts what else would i need with yor rear kit
Swap Rear Drums - Flofocus - 01-10-2006
Check this thread out....
http://www.focuscanada.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14901
Swap Rear Drums - Festive_Zombie - 01-10-2006
What is your requirement for the Big brake update. What will you do with your 260HP. I recommend better tires before upgrading your brakes. This will make a huge difference. More then upgrading brakes. If you track then I say go for it. But if you stay on the street there is absolutly no need. You are better of with new good quality rotor, not slotted nor drilled. They reduce braking surface on smaller disc. Get a balanced compound pad, too aggressive and it will chew your rotors.
Remember big brakes = big wheels which equal added unsprung weight which screws with you suspension.
But light wheels and a great tire is what make your car stop. Not brakes (i'm not saying to take your brakes off ;) )
If you race then go for it, but make sure you do your homework. The SVT brakes are a good start find a wrecked SVT (easier said then done) and salvage parts from it. That way its a true bolt on.
You will need the front knuckles of the SVT or need to get yours machined, can be pricey.
Todd at TCEperformance makes a good kit for front.
But for the couple 1000$ it will cost you you are better of putting that money somewhere else.
Cheers
Swap Rear Drums - ZX3TUNING - 01-10-2006
TCE is the best big brake kit on the market and has the best price!
I suggest sourcing some SVT knuckles and getting the TCE SVT kit along with SVT rears. that should be all you need.
the only thing i would suggest is get a set of Hawk pads over the Wilwood pads that TCE supplies, you will notice much better stopping.
http://www.svtsalvage.com should be able to help you with the knuckles and the rears. youj will want the entire rear trailing arms if possible. and just swap the whole arm onto your car for the fastest install!
this is what we run on our silver focus and no matter what we have tried, brake fade just simply does not exsist!
Swap Rear Drums - 02ztsian - 01-11-2006
SVT brake swap from Ford
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=7798
Swap Rear Drums - ZX3_2NV - 01-11-2006
thanks 02ztsian that look like something i can seriously use and Festive_Zombie the cars my daily driver that a weekend drager and i already have 17's and a set of yokohama tires
Swap Rear Drums - Drivesthebeast - 01-16-2006
I agree that rims and good rubber will help determine brake effectiveness bigtime. I only want to replace my stock brakes with new parts for now (likely one of those upgrade kits from zx3tuning). I don't want a big brake kit, because I need to be able to drive the car all year for now, and big rims in big petawawa region snowdrifts are not the best idea/combo....