ESSENTIALS

IN THE KIT

Brembo Focus RS four-pot calipers Ford brake pin/clip kit ( part number

2003983) (two kits required) EBC USR 350mm Focus RS front discs ( part number USR2030) EBC USR 271mm Focus ST rear discs ( part number USR1832) EBC Bluestuff NDX Focus RS front pads ( part number DP52274NDX) EBC Yellowstuff Focus ST rear pads ( part number DP41749R) EBC Focus RS braided brake lines ( part number BLA2063-4L) EBC BF307 Super DOT 4 brake fluid ( part number BF307(1L) *You may also need Ford/OE replacement rear caliper pad retaining springs (Apec KIT1119) Wheel spacers (5mm minimum) Brembo decals (from eBay or similar)

COSTS

Brembo Focus RS four-pot calipers £276 each (approx) Ford brake pin/clip kit - £14.50 each EBC USR 350mm Focus RS front discs - £221.94 EBC Bluestuff NDX Focus RS front pads - £203.93 EBC USR 271mm Focus ST rear discs and Yellowstuff Focus ST rear pads (PD08KF233) - £158.54 per set EBC Focus RS braided brake lines (BLA2063-4L) - £99.95 EBC BF307 Super DOT 4 brake fluid (BF307(1L) - £27.99

HOW HARD

Depends entirely on the age of your Focus and whether or not it’s been apart recently. Our 2012 ST (with Ford FSH) looked like its rear brakes were untouched, and thus required repairs – including new pad springs, brake lines and the drilling out of seized components. On a newer car the job should be a breeze

HOW LONG

Theoretically a couple of hours, but don’t underestimate what should be a straightforward job. Allow yourself a full day or afternoon, just in case something goes wrong (which ours did, on almost everything)

TOOLS NEEDED

Jack and stands, ratchet, 8mm socket, 10mm socket, 18mm socket, 7mm hex key, E14 Torx socket, torque wrench, 10mm spanner, 11mm spanner, 13mm spanner, 15mm spanner, 16mm spanner, 17mm spanner, breaker bar, pliers, mammer and/or mallet, flat-bladed screwdriver, wire brush, caliper wind-back tool, brake bleeding kit, angle grinder or tin snips, drip tray