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mhsprecher · 12-10-2013, 03:41 AM

Cost drives a lot of decisions. The Ford Focus has drum brakes in the back because they are cheaper. I have a Focus Titanium and it has discs in the back. Higher trim level and better brakes. Technology changes, too, but the bottom line is the bottom line for companies.

12-10-2013, 03:41 AM	#18
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,963	Re: new model A owner, modification questions Cost drives a lot of decisions. The Ford Focus has drum brakes in the back because they are cheaper. I have a Focus Titanium and it has discs in the back. Higher trim level and better brakes. Technology changes, too, but the bottom line is the bottom line for companies.