Melina Blue Project

[Wild E. Coyote]

Rear disc shopping list, @Wild E. Coyote if you can comment please.

I have:-
ST150 rear stubs, calipers, carriers, backplates (may skip those), handbrake cable, discs, pads, Escort Estate ABS loom inc sensors, got some new Puma ABS rings on the way.

I know the ST150 ones will mean messing around with handbrake cable/beam, but doesnt seem too much work.

Anything I have missed?

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TBH, I used focus Mk1 rear disc setup with 257 mm rear solid discs. I guess that might be the same?I do remember I had to enlarge opening on splash shields to accomodate for ABS sensors. And I would KEEP the splash shields...
But it looks about right!

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

I hope you have cleaned the hubs before slapping on new discs. If not, they will 100% develop vibrations. The hubs need to be clean of all rust. In ideal world you should use Wheel hub cleaning set 1 or something similar. In real word some wire brush, sand paper and lots of effort are needed.
With that ATE tool, you are done in 10-ish seconds...

 

[puma_fras]

I hope you have cleaned the hubs before slapping on new discs. If not, they will 100% develop vibrations. The hubs need to be clean of all rust. In ideal world you should use Wheel hub cleaning set 1 or something similar. In real word some wire brush, sand paper and lots of effort are needed.
With that ATE tool, you are done in 10-ish seconds...

Totally back to new shiny metal on the hub faces, used a Milwaukee rotary disc with correct attachment like you listed.

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

Attaboy!

 

[st220kyle]

Rear disc shopping list, @Wild E. Coyote if you can comment please.

I have:-
ST150 rear stubs, calipers, carriers, backplates (may skip those), handbrake cable, discs, pads, Escort Estate ABS loom inc sensors, got some new Puma ABS rings on the way.

I know the ST150 ones will mean messing around with handbrake cable/beam, but doesnt seem too much work.

Anything I have missed?

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Is there any machining or modifying involved with making these parts fit or is it all a straight forward fit?

 

[puma_fras]

Is there any machining or modifying involved with making these parts fit or is it all a straight forward fit?

they bolt straight on but to keep working ABS some machining and new sensors are needed

Handbrake needs a bit of modifying also

 

[TomR]

There is an ST150 disc to do with pictures on this site. I used new Puma abs sensors but the Focus mk1 are easier to use I read. The stub axles have to be machined pocketed and tapped to suit the Puma Abs sensors. The Puma Abs rings are needed to fit on the St150 hubs which have to be machined to accept them. I had a bit of a fiddle to get the Abs ring close enough to the sensor on the right rear wheel 1mm clearance (I think). Look for the to do.

 

[puma_fras]

So not many changes since last summer, have just collecting parts and been tidying up bits and bobs.

Managed to find missing screw covers for door card, FRP carpet covers for the FRP seat bolts,



Also fitted a Kenwood underseat subwoofer, which just about clears the FRP seats.

Tidied up the B pillar badges:-



Bits ready to be fitted:-

Full ST150 rear disc setup
Painted inlet with larger TB
TAPE ECU
Digital dash clocks (waiting for the mileage to align)

Have also moved house, so that has took a lot of my time last 6 months. The new house has a powered garage, I have installed roof insulation, new LED lighting, new power sockets, CTEK trickle charger. I plan to use vinyl tiles on the floor and insulate the door.

Still find time to enjoy the drive!

 

[TomEbbs]

Cars looking tidy!

 

[puma_fras]

Cars looking tidy!

Cheers Tom, should look even tidier with the new exhaust on tomorrow!

 

[puma_fras]

New exhaust is awesome, required extending the lambda sensor wiring and a poly bush for the rear box. Sounds great not obnoxious around town but on twisty B roads it comes to life.

4-2-1 manifold
Sports car
FEP tailpipe

Great system, would recommend



https://allisonautomotive.co.uk/2016/07/02/exhaust-fitting/

 

[puma_fras]

Done a few bits and bobs, including changing many exterior lights for LED and removing the LED from the projector dipped lights for a new set of Osram Nightbreakers. They work so well with the projectors.

I also sent off my rear brakes from a ST150 for a paint job, and they look very nice and ready to fit.




Also acquired a new tailgate this week, mine had a jagged mask line near the window and a little bubble of rust near the latch, so found a mint silver one. This will be resprayed, it is a later model so has the 3rd brake light on the boot. So once the MS Design spoiler goes on I will remove its LED brake bar. It always looked a bit of an afterthought, so having the Ford later 3rd light will tidy it up.

 

[puma_fras]

Bit of an update, not done massive amounts of stuff, but got the rear discs fitted and working, took a bit of adjustment on the handbrake cable, also fitted new solid brake line, changed the fuel filter and added braided flexi rear lines. With Brembo discs and pads,




Also got the new tailgate fitted with the later spec 3rd brake light, all bulbs swapped for coloured LEDs.



Spent ages getting ready to do the digital dash swap, got all the bits. now just need the time to do it. Also in 2024 fitted a new radiator, ARB front bushes, upgraded the rad hoses to silicone.

Fitted a new K&N panel filter along with the cold air feed FRP style.

Attended Ford Fair and the European Ford Meeting in Holland.

Alas not all been great news and knew the rear sills were going to need attention, so not really done or driven it much since October.

Parts ordered from Expressed Panels, it is being repaired later in Jan 25, so will be back to its best.

Plans for 2025.... get the new timing kit fitted along with new water pump, finally fit the digital clocks, TAPE ECU, New Inlet manifold, then think will give all the suspension a full upgrade and refresh.