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01-11-2006, 03:38 PM
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hey guys. im looking into getting better pads and Discs. any one know any locally sold brands that are good.
ive heard of Ferodo, but dont know how good they are? i know yellow stuff and red stuff pads are excelent. but im after locally sold stuff. i couldnt be bothered importing from the UK. too many hassles and takes too long for my liking....
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01-11-2006, 03:57 PM
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Location: Brisbane, Queensland
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I already asked this about the Fiesta and got slammed for wanting to increase the braking performance.. ah well, good luck with your search buddy!! hope people are more supportive of you than they were me!!
Keep it real!! Luke
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01-11-2006, 05:56 PM
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For discs look at DBA they should have replacement discs. Pads have a look at bendix, EBC or ferodo.
If you can't find them fit the best avaible. |
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01-11-2006, 06:07 PM
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Location: Victoria
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when I looked awhile back dba make a set of front disc's for the mk1 focus that should fit the fiesta. They were 300mm I also think you would need to source the calipairs off the ST170 from somewhere.
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01-11-2006, 07:26 PM
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thanx guys......heaps of help. if any1 else has any info to consider dont hesitate to chip in.
See luke you dont tell them why you want them you just ask lol.
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01-11-2006, 07:58 PM
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I have heard that EBC Greenstuff brake pads are the go. When my Focus is due for pads I'm going to inquire about them.
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01-11-2006, 09:26 PM
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Location: Sydney
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yer where every i went people thought i was stupid for wantin better pads and rotors... Most of the mechanics have bendix pads and dba discs..
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01-11-2006, 09:52 PM
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im after a decent set of Performance Pads that will reduce stoping distance.....and a set of ventilated discs that will go with the Pads.....im really prefering a no fuss exhange...the 300mm ones require drilling i think.and finding a set of ST170 callipers. Whoa...im sure that will be hard to find.....
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01-11-2006, 10:39 PM
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On my LR Focus, the upgrade I did was:
RDA slotted rotors. (The advise I got was these are better than DBA but around the same price) EBC pads (greenstuff for front, black for back..greenstuff not made for rear of Focus. Plenty of people sell EBC here. No need to import). Braided brake lines. (Do not import these. Overseas lines (eg Goodridge) are not legal for Australia. Most decent brake specialists custom make them for your car) I am really pleased with the performance. Shorter stopping distance. Takes speed off easily with just a dab of the brake pedal. Smooth linear progression. Braided lines are probably overkill. Slotted rotors are all you need.Avoid cross drilled rotors as they are overkill and won't perform well on a car the size and power of Fiesta or Focus
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01-11-2006, 10:54 PM
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thanks for that melbzetec.....will take into account...but my main question is that WILL the focus fit the Fez or are the ones made Specifically for the Fez..
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02-11-2006, 09:52 AM
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what about prices?? any1 know any rough or exact prices........any help would be great fulll.....orif any1 knows at what i should be looking at,.....im only after a set of 260mm ventilated discs. and a decent set of performance PAds.
Who knows ware you can get Yellow stuff pads from.....btw.
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02-11-2006, 10:01 AM
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Location: Brisbane
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http://www.dba.com.au/default.asp
Part number should be DBA2100 (X for cross Drilled), ring Repco, or whoever you normally use.
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02-11-2006, 10:10 AM
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04-11-2006, 08:15 AM
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How about for a BA Fairmont Ghia V8? Current ones warped coming down Bellbird Hill, even though I was going slowly.. They SUCK!!
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05-11-2006, 12:49 AM
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At the motorshow the Fiesta Zetec came with several Goodridge hoses around the engine bay (not the brakes) while the LX came with plastic hoses. Bit off topic but interesting.
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Hekp on pads and Discs
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