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Is there a difference between SVT brakes and regualr Contour brakes? I am getting a brake job on my SVT and I want SVT components if they are differnet.
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yes, they are different. Youll have to swap everything.
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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If both of you were to check the sticky notes at the top of this forum, you would find out what it would take to install SVT brakes on a non SVT.
The rear brakes are the same as the other rear disc contours.
The fronts can be converted by using the front brake caliper brackets from a late SVT or from a 99 and newer Cougar that had the big brakes (most with the V6 did). That will space your calipers out enough to use the larger SVT front rotors. This also allows you to use the same calipers and pads as before.
The factory 15" wheels will fit over the larger brakes, but the spare will not.
Jim Johnson
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03 Escape Limited
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ALSO find out WHICH svt front brakes you have, the pads' shapes changed over time, and that WILL affect which pads to get as correct replacements to fit on your svt. Maybe the BAT site has diagrams of different pad shapes/sizes, check the brake forum FAQ stickies above about "Type A" and "Type B" on this exact topic, and there are a handful of brake gurus here for follow up Qs after you do this.
MSDS, SHO-shop Y, custom 2.5" catback; xcal2; 63mm TB, K&N 3530; Koni struts, Aussie bar; THaines forks, Quaife, SpecII, UR fly; DMD; Nima UD pullies; Stazi brakes; f&r Pole120 mounts. Just a daily commuter car. Silver '98 SVT E0 #3159
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the bat catalogue does infact have a handy diagram.
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Shocker,
The FAQ states everything that is stated here!
-Andy
Andy W.
The problem with America is stupidity.
I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment
for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety
labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
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i know, i just thought a little repetition couldn't hurt.
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"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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b0x @dm1n
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Have you seen this question atleast 50 times?
We all have!
You are just lazy.
-Andy
Andy W.
The problem with America is stupidity.
I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment
for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety
labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
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Originally posted by Andy W.:
Have you seen this question atleast 50 times?
We all have!
You are just lazy.
-Andy
.....and why this forum sucks!
Thanks, Pat (Yes this will be my last post!)
99 Contour SE Sport V6 MTX Frost Silver
Beginning the transformation to a Mondeo ST200 clone. 215/45/17's on Mondeo ST200 wheels
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Please don't leave, you might make me cry!  Going quietly is the best way to go. -Andy
Andy W.
The problem with America is stupidity.
I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment
for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety
labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
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