Naylor2006 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 So I need to replace my front disks, I have the 'How to' guided MK3 Mondeo calliper and ST170 300mm disk but when calling to order said disk and asked to confirm size i've been told that the disk is 278mm or something but I swear that isnt right. Am I asking for the wrong thing? Anyone recommend where to get new disks from and how much they usually are, I didnt ask on the first phone call as it was the wrong part anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Ask for ST170 discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Ask for ST170 discs. Thanks, any specific year? I assume these are fine, I'm pretty sure this is the kit I bought off sleeman http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?...nid=58167143922 Edited August 30, 2012 by Naylor2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Fiesta and Focus have different disc offset. Just buy proper Focus ones and stop tarting about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Fiesta and Focus have different disc offset. Just buy proper Focus ones and stop tarting about. Ford parts desk it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 There are loads on ebay starting from £38 inc delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 They weren't that expensive at eurocarparts when I bought a set a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks chaps, focus discs on ebay seem to have a multi stud setup, I get confused easily by mechanical parts, forever asking stupid questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Consider black diamond drilled combies with ferodo ds2500 pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 hang on i only bought you discs with the calipers etc only last year now you have to replace them? how come discs usually last a good 60-80,000 miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 If you're on the brakes hard don't get drilled discs, they'll crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 hang on i only bought you discs with the calipers etc only last year now you have to replace them? how come discs usually last a good 60-80,000 miles! Not from wear mate, currently I have symptoms that suggest my offside disk warped mate, so I'd have to change both if it is the case. I'm hoping it's something that needs removing and refitting, had new drive shafts start of the month you see. You can hear and feel the offside disk on each rotation, I'm just gettin prepared in case I do need new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 If you're on the brakes hard don't get drilled discs, they'll crack. cheap ones do.... I've yet to crack a black diamond one, and that's after serious track abuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Strange matey have you thought about disc skimming? Cheaper alternative and there are some places that come to you to do it. They remove lateral movement and make the disc like new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Strange matey have you thought about disc skimming? Cheaper alternative and there are some places that come to you to do it. They remove lateral movement and make the disc like new! Yeh, ive thought about that, depends on price and stuff. Im hoping its been my mistake or something has worked loose, just before the Ford Fair I fitted new drive shafts and lower arms so disc's, callipers and lower arms all taken apart and assembled again, think I noticed it on the was back from the Ford Fair, 450 miles I did that weekend, everything was as tight as it could be before I left but its a possibility, cant imagine why a disc would just warp though. Anyways, monday week itll all be taken off and checked out. I often do this, post so I know my options before I have to make a decision so save time, always learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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