Disc brake swap
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Disc brake swap
My son has a 04’ Escape 2WD & I’m wondering if anyone has attempted a drum to disc swap on the rear brakes? If so, what company did you order from, & did you run into any issues??
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I have to completely agree. Unless you're doing some other major modifications to the body and driveline, this would be a no-value-add to something that isn't an issue.
...but it's your money to waste.
...but it's your money to waste.
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I like to waste time & money I guess. His Escape hasn’t been modified much, but it started out as a $200 car that he bought for his first vehicle. We have gone through its 3.0L, new brakes, front discs, rear drums, new struts, rear shocks, replaced the floor pans, the rear inner fender on the passenger side was completely gone so we replaced it, new inner &outer rocker panels, reupholstered the front seats & center console, new stereo, painted the car, roof rack, & wheels, & we added a brush guard with off road lights.
I’m just curious if a swap has been done or if there is even a kit available. I’m running 4 wheel drums on my 66’ F100 & he’s running 4 wheel drums on his 29’ Model A
I’m just curious if a swap has been done or if there is even a kit available. I’m running 4 wheel drums on my 66’ F100 & he’s running 4 wheel drums on his 29’ Model A
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I've always wondered why they didn't offer rear disks. My '06 Freestyle has huge rear disks, but only rated to tow 2000# compared to 3500# for my Escape. I know there are other factors (mainly the CVT) but that's always struck me as odd.
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Update: looks like they went back to drum in 2007.
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We never had issues with the drums though - I really don't think you would get any benefit from a swap like this other than ease of changing pads.
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I like to waste time & money I guess. His Escape hasn’t been modified much, but it started out as a $200 car that he bought for his first vehicle. We have gone through its 3.0L, new brakes, front discs, rear drums, new struts, rear shocks, replaced the floor pans, the rear inner fender on the passenger side was completely gone so we replaced it, new inner &outer rocker panels, reupholstered the front seats & center console, new stereo, painted the car, roof rack, & wheels, & we added a brush guard with off road lights.
I’m just curious if a swap has been done or if there is even a kit available. I’m running 4 wheel drums on my 66’ F100 & he’s running 4 wheel drums on his 29’ Model A
I’m just curious if a swap has been done or if there is even a kit available. I’m running 4 wheel drums on my 66’ F100 & he’s running 4 wheel drums on his 29’ Model A
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