[kurakigu]

Does anybody know the ST's front calipers with 2 or 4 pistons?Or just one piston?

 

[Josh157]

Calipers appear to be 2 piston in all the photos I've seen. Only difference in ST over regular foci is the 12.6 inch front rotors. My titanium has tiny brakes, but with tires on the handling pack (pilot sport 3's) car stops on a dime. Can't wait to see what ST can do !

 

[FormulaGPL]

Hopefully the ST engineers work the brakes. When the SVT guys introduced the SVT Focus in 2002, one of the most outstanding characteristics of the car was its brakes. The SVT Focus actually out stopped a Boxster from 80 MPH. The ABS almost never intervenes; and I've never had them fade. Have to believe that the ST will continue with the SVT legacy. :!:

 

[Josh157]

I agree. I had an SVT 5door and it had great brakes. Same size rotors as ST so hopefully same results!

 

[Green'92GT]

We are testing the braking system extensively..

 

[Josh157]

Sweet! So you test for Ford? What tests are y'all running? How's fade? Any specs in Calipers and pads? We need info! Lol

 

[kurakigu]

Will it be better than the previous st mk.2, 100-0km/h in less than 37m?

 

[Green'92GT]

I will let you know when that test is run. So far it has met or exceeded SVT specs...

 

[Green'92GT]

Sweet! So you test for Ford? What tests are y'all running? How's fade? Any specs in Calipers and pads? We need info! Lol

Any kind of brake test you can imagine. And some you can't. LOL! I can only give so much info. Sorry

 

[Josh157]

I understand. Thanks for the little teasers though! Keep abusing those bad boys!

 

[ButtDyno]

My titanium has tiny brakes, but with tires on the handling pack (pilot sport 3's) car stops on a dime. Can't wait to see what ST can do !

Yes, everyone should remember that having huge brakes with 18 pistons is not the end all be all when it comes to stopping distance. You need to start with good tires.

The OFFICIAL Brake Upgrade / Big Brake Kit FAQ ! - NASIOC

The car will come with summers, which should help in magazine comparisons and all that.

 

[FormulaGPL]

I will let you know when that test is run. So far it has met or exceeded SVT specs...

Green - that's really good to hear considering that my 2002 Focus SVT is almost 500 lbs. lighter than the ST!

 

[Mustang Man]

If this picture on our site is of a production ST then they will have single piston front brakes.

 

[ButtDyno]

If this picture on our site is of a production ST then they will have single piston front brakes.

And before anyone freaks out, the E46 M3, among others, comes with single piston front brakes.

 

[Redscorp26]

BTW, do we get red calipers, or is that just for Euro?

 

[petraman]

Nope, just plain silver. I don't mind one bit, though... To me, red calipers look ricey.

 

[Redscorp26]

Nope, just plain silver. I don't mind one bit, though... To me, red calipers look ricey.

I'm not sure about ricey, but I agree that they are getting kinda passé, especially on non-exotic iron.

 

[Fuerza]

Calipers appear to be 2 piston in all the photos I've seen. Only difference in ST over regular foci is the 12.6 inch front rotors. My titanium has tiny brakes, but with tires on the handling pack (pilot sport 3's) car stops on a dime. Can't wait to see what ST can do !

According to some.... All seasons are just as good. lol

 

[Rev.Hammer]

Yes, everyone should remember that having huge brakes with 18 pistons is not the end all be all when it comes to stopping distance. You need to start with good tires.

The OFFICIAL Brake Upgrade / Big Brake Kit FAQ ! - NASIOC

The car will come with summers, which should help in magazine comparisons and all that.

TRUTH!! We are not slowing down loaded Peterbilts coming down out of a mountain pass. These are small and light cars so there is not
the need for mega-brakes.

You really want to make the brakes feel dandy?
get these:

2012 Focus Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines: JSC Speed

I have had them on all my vehicles and they are so WORTH it!

 

[ButtDyno]

You really want to make the brakes feel dandy?
get these:

2012 Focus Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines: JSC Speed

I have had them on all my vehicles and they are so WORTH it!

Meh. I installed them on both my old WRX and my MR2, and didn't feel like there was much difference at all, versus a well-bled stock system. (well bled being the key part)

Decent discussion here. For a street only car I really don't think they are worth it. I didn't even bother with them on the Evo.
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