04-04-2007, 12:06 PM
Since the install, I've been having vibrations with the rear brakes. There was also very strange pad wear on the passenger side. After the second debugging session I think we found the problem, and it's (another) issue with the engineering of this kit.
There was interference between the e-brake cable and one of the caliper mounting bolts. It was preventing the calipers from moving on the slide pins. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me, or I would've taken some pics. We had no choice but to shave the head of the bolt to get some clearance and allow the caliper to move.
If I had it to do over again, I would get the Focus SVT brake kit from BAT (it wasn't available when I purchased). It's made up of parts designed for the car, and to top it off it's cheaper than the front + rear kits that I bought.
There was interference between the e-brake cable and one of the caliper mounting bolts. It was preventing the calipers from moving on the slide pins. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me, or I would've taken some pics. We had no choice but to shave the head of the bolt to get some clearance and allow the caliper to move.
If I had it to do over again, I would get the Focus SVT brake kit from BAT (it wasn't available when I purchased). It's made up of parts designed for the car, and to top it off it's cheaper than the front + rear kits that I bought.
Old Ride: 2001 Malibu Blue MTX Street Edition Wagon
New Ride: 2010 Mocha Brown MT 2.0T Passat Wagon
New Ride: 2010 Mocha Brown MT 2.0T Passat Wagon