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Old 02-07-2007, 10:55 AM   #61
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The Russle SS lines did work for me, but like i stated... i had to buy a pair of solid tube brake lines (only about a foot long), the klind that comes in straight and you can bend to what ever specs you want... you can get them at any auto parts store.

Or... i think you can use the front lines for the rear also...
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Viney, how long (roughly) would you say the brake lines were that you installed on your rear brakes? I also have a salvaged set of rear discs and all I need to get at this point are brake lines, BAT Inc sells front and rears seperate and have 8" and 16" lines. I don't need a full set since my front brake kit included stainless lines

^^^ I"ll see if I can dig up the receipt tonight at home. I got them from Tony D at Newedgeperformance.com, I do remember that much. Plus, I have the miata today, the wife has the focus. I"ll look tonight.
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Viney Or Any One Elese Know If The Svt Spindles Lower The Vehicle Compared To The Stock Spindles. And Don't You Have To Switch To 17" Wheels?
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Does anyone know if the svt spindles cause the vehicle to sit any lower?
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You only need 16" wheels for the SVT brake setup (there are supposively aftermarket 15s that will fit, but I don't know which ones.) I don't believe the SVT spindles make the car sit any lower, that's done by the suspension.
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Yeah, the lowest you can go on stock wheels are 16"s, and after market, some 15"s. No, they spindles don't make it sit lower.
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Ok thanks I am just trying to figure out the perfect setup for my 2001 SE
like what wheels,and what susp kit.I can't go to low around here or snow will tear off future body kit.
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So you are saying factory focus 16" wheels will clear the svt calipers and rotors.
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I don't mean to be argumentative but I just checked the instruction sheet for the factory svt brake kit at www.Fordracingparts.com page 2 of instructions
and it says 17" wheels will be required. Kit M-2300-ZX3 $999.99.Again I just want to get it right the first time.
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awwwwww, yes... it's been done! Stock 16"s (5 or 6 spoke) fit the SVT brakes.
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