Hi, Guest
10-23-2005, 02:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-23-2005, 02:18 AM by 05-BLACK-ZX5.)
My brakes seem to be holding up well at it's current odometer reading of approx. 32,000 km.
Working at Ford dealer, I've seen brake issues as early as 10,000 km, and that's not necessarily brake replacement required, it may just be pulsation, pulling, squealing, etc...
Brakes on a Focus seem to last between 30,000 and 70,000 km, depending on the driver. But almost ALWAYS the rotors have to be replaced because if we were to machine them, they would be below minimum spec.
I believe last I measured my brakes, I had approx. 7mm left on the front, and only a slight lip around the edge of the rotor, showing that some rotor wear is occuring. I wouldn't say I drive nicely either, I would define it more as 'spirited' once in a while. I also like to torment passengers that think not wearing a seat belt in my vehicle is acceptable. "Brake check" is my favorite one, but otherwise, I'll drive as fast as I can around corners and watch them scramble for their safety restraint. :)
As for swapping brakes, I don't see a large issue. The brakes and suspension are the most alike things between the 1st and 2nd generation Focus. I plan on putting SVT rear brakes on the rear of my ZX5 instead of the lovely, and ugly, drum brakes the Ford graciously built the vehicle with. :)
Working at Ford dealer, I've seen brake issues as early as 10,000 km, and that's not necessarily brake replacement required, it may just be pulsation, pulling, squealing, etc...
Brakes on a Focus seem to last between 30,000 and 70,000 km, depending on the driver. But almost ALWAYS the rotors have to be replaced because if we were to machine them, they would be below minimum spec.
I believe last I measured my brakes, I had approx. 7mm left on the front, and only a slight lip around the edge of the rotor, showing that some rotor wear is occuring. I wouldn't say I drive nicely either, I would define it more as 'spirited' once in a while. I also like to torment passengers that think not wearing a seat belt in my vehicle is acceptable. "Brake check" is my favorite one, but otherwise, I'll drive as fast as I can around corners and watch them scramble for their safety restraint. :)
As for swapping brakes, I don't see a large issue. The brakes and suspension are the most alike things between the 1st and 2nd generation Focus. I plan on putting SVT rear brakes on the rear of my ZX5 instead of the lovely, and ugly, drum brakes the Ford graciously built the vehicle with. :)