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Since I'm in need of some new rotors...I figure some nice 11" rotors and matching calipers from the Focus SVT would be a good upgrade/replacement without shelling out mega bucks for a 3rd party setup. Question is...will they bolt right up, or are there any modifications needed, and if so, what? 
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I'm pretty sure they will bolt right up, if you get the caliper, caliper bracket, pads, and the rotor.
But don't quote me, as I have not had parts in hand to try it with.
It's all about balance.
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Yeah i've been silently waiting for someone to try it, figure out the bugs, and tell us about them...but nothings happening so hopefully I will spike someone's interest!
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#609 of 2760
Born on 12/3/98
KKM Intake
Removed Resonator
35% Window Tint all around
Tinted Tail Lights
ElKy Mesh Grilles
HID
Dyno'ed at 175.3HP/155.5TQ
"How much must I live through just to get away..."
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Wanna fund my interest. I'm espically interested as AEM now had a big brake kit that uses the stock calipes as well.
All you would need if everything bolts up is the FSVT calipers, and the AEM brackets and 2-piece rotors. I'm just excited about the possiblitly of bigger rotors/better performance without having to use spacers. Right now I'm not too impressed with my KVR rotors. They seem to like to expand at different rates when pushed hard on the track and warp, but after they cool down they are fine. Then again...maybe I need to stop going into corners so deep :rolleyes:
Evan Groenke
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any new info on this? I'm getting prices fro mbill jenkins, but I'm really hoping i won't be wasting time/money on this.
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#609 of 2760
Born on 12/3/98
KKM Intake
Removed Resonator
35% Window Tint all around
Tinted Tail Lights
ElKy Mesh Grilles
HID
Dyno'ed at 175.3HP/155.5TQ
"How much must I live through just to get away..."
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If the rotor thickness is not much different than ours, you could possibly get away with only needing the rotors and the correct bracket to remount your calipers the correct distance away for the bigger rotor diamater. I know BAT is offering an 11" option for their Wilwood kit and my $ is on them using FSVT rotors for the kit...
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Aren't CSVT brakes almost 11"'s ?
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280mm, or yes, approx 11".
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SVT Focus brake specs from SVT website:
BRAKES
Front: 300mm (11.8 in.) vented disc, single-piston caliper
Rear: 280mm (11.0 in.) disc, single-piston caliper
ABS: Four-channel, four sensor system
And for "TheGreatOne" you could probably safely buy them. If it doesn't fit, a trip over to the FocalJet boards.
Or even better yet, team up with someone over there who wants the brakes, and let them know what you are doing, maybe they will back you up and buy them from you if it doesn't work on your Contour.
TB
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Another big question is will they fit under the 16-inch SVT Contour rims?
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