I mounted the the suspension back on the Fiesta with the new big brake kit. I also had some new springs and a replacement right front Boge strut already built up. Eventually, the Koni sport struts will go on.
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| New suspension |
Here are some final notes about the brake swap:
1.) you will need new caliper bolts. They are m12 - Fine(x1.5) x 30mm long mounting bolts. I bought bolts from BMW and they were a touch too long and would hit the Rotor. Make sure they are Hardened. I got these from True Value Hardware for $2.50 each.
2.) Have your Machinist mill off .175" of material from the caliper brackets to center the hub on the rotor.
3.) You will have to drill out your existing Hub holes to accept the larger M12 mounting bolt.
If you want to be able to swap back to your stock calipers, you will need to drill and tap the stock carriers to to accept the M12 caliper bolts. I have two sets of carriers, so I will do this with one set incase I ever need or want to go mount up the stock wheels.
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| Caliper with milled surface (-.175) |
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| Big Brakes |
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New springs and replacement strut
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