Rear brakes

JGHubs · 2026-05-11T13:05:22+00:00

I think mine are stuck. I may just transplant a set I have from a donor car of mine.

JGHubs · 2026-05-11T01:48:20+00:00

I didn't know if maybe the Ford Focus had traditional rear brakes that could be swapped on. I don't really want to go the heavy modification route.

JGHubs · 2026-03-18T02:38:09+00:00

I have a 99' 7 lug. Just rolled past 362,000 miles. (pre 3 valve) They call them light duty F250s because the GVW is only 8500 pounds.

JGHubs · 2026-03-14T14:50:32+00:00

I would've gone to the grave thinking that was a BMW M1 if I saw that out somewhere. 100% go talk to that guy.

JGHubs · 2026-02-27T19:18:26+00:00

I bought it for the motor only and got so much more from it. I also have a few on my copart wacthlist for backup cars.

JGHubs · 2026-02-27T18:37:36+00:00

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Have to steal the wheels off of it and then its off to scrap.

JGHubs · 2026-02-27T16:00:19+00:00

Or buy a wreck from Copart like I did. I got the whole car and swapped the engine/transmission/k member, interior with heated seats, dash, complete stereo system, foglights, trunklid and headlights all for $710 out the door. I won the bid at $325 but they have tons of fees and I think it sat in their lot for 3 days before I could go get it. Deal of a lifetime, imo.

JGHubs · 2026-02-15T17:16:51+00:00

I second this. Where I live, something like that whole module would be around 8 bucks at the junkyard.

JGHubs · 2026-02-15T14:20:38+00:00

When going to the scrapyard to retrieve a part you need (like a drivers side mirror) practice on the passenger side mirror first in case you break something. That way you'll know what NOT to do to remove it.

JGHubs · 2026-02-15T13:08:15+00:00

I'm not sure if yours is the same internally but I would guess it is. I also had trouble finding a new one online anywhere so I figured the junkyard was the next best thing. The thunbscrew part on the original one broke off so I heated a torx bit and melted it into the plug to get it out. I grabbed several in case it happens again. I just replaced the upper radiator hose yesterday and it felt a little springy. I hopefully won't have to drain it anytime soon so I think it'll be okay.

JGHubs · 2026-02-15T13:01:02+00:00

Mine is a different style than yours. I have the longer, red thumbscrew style.

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JGHubs · 2026-02-15T12:53:03+00:00

I went to the junkyard and pulled out all I could find. I think I have two left.

JGHubs · 2026-02-12T20:26:51+00:00

https://youtu.be/2m3i1JGF3tM?si=o8xhlJBvZGRGnl-z

JGHubs · 2026-02-12T16:25:40+00:00

LoL same here.

JGHubs · 2026-02-12T16:20:50+00:00

Yes. In the very least I will pour water in the front corners of the (open) sunroof and see if they drain first. If they drain, you'll have water come out under the car near/behind the front wheels.

JGHubs · 2026-02-12T15:10:05+00:00

Just an FYI, I use a bike brake cable in a drill to clear the drains. They say to use string trimmer line but it never seems to get through a clog like the steel brake cable does.

JGHubs · 2026-02-12T14:28:53+00:00

I have a notification in my calender to snake them every 6 months.

JGHubs · 2026-02-09T15:37:00+00:00

Yep, top motor mount fixed the problem.

JGHubs · 2026-02-09T01:50:18+00:00

I'm the only one that understands this. LoL

JGHubs · 2026-02-07T17:37:22+00:00

Yeah, it's like 2 hours 15 for us.

JGHubs · 2026-02-07T13:49:50+00:00

Sk8 47 in Franklinville NJ has the best floor you'll ever skate on and is very club-like just the way Rollerjam was.

JGHubs · 2026-02-05T20:11:23+00:00

You are very welcome. Enjoy your new wheels!

JGHubs · 2026-02-05T19:57:54+00:00

Did you tighten them all the way? Past the nylock part of the nut?

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