[Focus man. Focus.]

So it looks as if I am doing a complete SVT rear sub frame swap on my 02 ZX5. Am I going to require new rear e-brake cables for this? I would assume that these are different from Drum to Disc, yes? Also I am going to need upper strut mounts. This rear sub-frame doesn't have the springs and I was going to swap over my Eibach springs from the suspension I am currently running. These will work if I am not mistaken.

What else should I be prepared for? Has anybody done this complete change over and not just the rear brake swap?

[GFXjamie]

holy work batman.

your springs will work fine as the suspension in the rear hasnt changed from 00-07 and only did slightly in the 08+

are you getting the adjustable rear subframe and all from FRPP?

im not sure about the ebrake cable as that would be something ken would likely know.

have fun!

[Focus man. Focus.]

This is coming out of an SVT, not the Ford Racing replacement sub-frame. Caliper to Caliper.

I just figured that replacing everything would be easier than removing the LCA's and having the bushings pushed out and new ones pressed in. This way I get rear disc's to replace the crappy drum brakes and everything else when I am at it. As far as I can see it will only be around 10 bolts to get the whole thing out in one piece, 4 on the sub-frame, 4 on the trailing arms, and the other 2 being the struts. It shouldn't take more than 1 day to do the re-and-re. I should be able to do this in the driveway with a good impact gun and fair size compressor.

[GFXjamie]

will be a bit heavy however tho. likely would need a second hand to hold it all up and have everything aligned. i know everything needs to be 100% straight or you will have some crazy handling characteristics in the rear

[ZTWsquared]

Focus man, Focus.,Apr 26 2010, 01:53 PM Wrote:This is coming out of an SVT, not the Ford Racing replacement sub-frame.  Caliper to Caliper.

I just figured that replacing everything would be easier than removing the LCA’s and having the bushings pushed out and new ones pressed in.  This way I get rear disc’s to replace the crappy drum brakes and everything else when I am at it.  As far as I can see it will only be around 10 bolts to get the whole thing out in one piece, 4 on the sub-frame, 4 on the trailing arms, and the other 2 being the struts.  It shouldn’t take more than 1 day to do the re-and-re.  I should be able to do this in the driveway with a good impact gun and fair size compressor.
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Maybe I missed it, but are you going to rear discs at the same time? If so you will definitely need new e-brake cables - - and you will also need new rear flex lines as the OE SVT setup is 2 pieces per side vs. 1 long one for the SVT upgrade kit (which is essentially the same as the single flex line per side of the 05+ ST.

[Focus man. Focus.]

ZTWsquared,Apr 26 2010, 04:02 PM Wrote:

Focus man, Focus.,Apr 26 2010, 01:53 PM Wrote:This is coming out of an SVT, not the Ford Racing replacement sub-frame.  Caliper to Caliper.

I just figured that replacing everything would be easier than removing the LCA’s and having the bushings pushed out and new ones pressed in.  This way I get rear disc’s to replace the crappy drum brakes and everything else when I am at it.  As far as I can see it will only be around 10 bolts to get the whole thing out in one piece, 4 on the sub-frame, 4 on the trailing arms, and the other 2 being the struts.  It shouldn’t take more than 1 day to do the re-and-re.  I should be able to do this in the driveway with a good impact gun and fair size compressor.
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Maybe I missed it, but are you going to rear discs at the same time? If so you will definitely need new e-brake cables - - and you will also need new rear flex lines as the OE SVT setup is 2 pieces per side vs. 1 long one for the SVT upgrade kit (which is essentially the same as the single flex line per side of the 05+ ST.
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Here is a pic of what I am picking up, hopefully this weekend.

[Focus man. Focus.]

Ok, so far I have disassembled the brake parts off the rear sub-frame. Cleaned up the calipers and brackets and given them a coat of freah paint. I need to pick up the 05 rear flex lines, handbrake cables and a new set of pads. I will post pic's tomorrow of my progress.

John, I still need that rear caliper tool.

[Focus man. Focus.]

Gonna have more time for this project. I was made redundant at work today. I just need the weather to be nice for me. Anybody know where I can pick up an inespensive 2 ton jack and a couple stands. I keep checking the fliers and nobody has them on sale. I have a small trolly jack currently but I need something a little bigger now. Maybe I will go tool shopping tomorrow. I need to find something to do with my time. LOL

[Focus man. Focus.]

So since I have a lot of free time now a days I have been putting a lot of work on to cleaning up what I have. I think all I need now is a set of rotors, pads, 1 piece flex hoses off an 05 ST(correct me if I am wrong), e-brake cables, and a couple struts. Here is a few pic's of my progress so far.





I have also touched up the calipers a bit.




I expect the swap to be done in the coming week or so.

[drunkinmonkey]

looks awesome dude great job...through the calipers in the oven at around 120 for a hlf hour to sure the paint

[Focus man. Focus.]

I used the same paint on my front calipers and haven't had any trouble. Ford Blue engine paint. They should be fine.

[NefCanuck]

Question, are there Stainless Steel brake lines available for your application?

I would see about that upgrade as well.

NefCanuck