EBC brake kit won't fit

[Ryan02Stang]

I bought the EBC front brake kit, link below, and when I went to install them on my 2012 MKS the rotors were too large.  The caliper bracket would not bolt back on without rubbing the rotors.

You can even see on the link that it says the kit fits a 2012 MKS.  Part number is S4KF1298

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

http://m.autoanything.com/brakes/77A10786A4187127.aspx?k_clickid=4738206a-8b26-4bee-a410-6bc17fb2f89d&adgroupid=9837&k_trackingid=274x282000140281&kpid=10786-4187127&productid=282000140281&kc=ffsku&DZID=PLA_g_1297481_751026375_37765812165_pla_282000140281_10786-4187127_9021462_m&utm_source=g&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=751026375&utm_content=37765812165&utm_productgroup=282000140281&utm_product=10786-4187127&gclid=Cj0KEQjw9YTJBRD0vKClruOsuOwBEiQAGkQjP7r9E_CcHCHYiXYd0XOviCYuZR9Sh47Au4KbmlHVfWwaAhHK8P8HAQ

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[Ryan02Stang]

I've been researching and it says the rotors in the kit I bought are 13.3 inches, when stock is 12.8.  I've verified on several sites and it says the kit fits a 2012 MKS.  What's weird is the pads for fine.

Why the hell would they say it fits with bigger that stock rotors??

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[MiWiAu]

Do the measured diameters of the new rotors match the ones you removed?

Are you 100% sure the correct rotors were inside the box? I ordered EBC rotors online from another vendor and they were drop-shipped direct from EBC. TWICE I got the wrong rotors inside the box (box part number was correct, but the rotors inside were wrong). In my instance, the rotors were the right dimensions, but they sent the slotted-only rotors instead of the GD Sport (slotted and dimpled).

EBC finally got it right on the third try, but it took over 2 weeks to get it all sorted once I discovered the issue.

EDIT: Just saw your second post. I assume your new rotors also measure 13.3in, in which case they are likely not compatible without the proper upgrades. :/

 

[Ryan02Stang]

Do the measured diameters of the new rotors match the ones you removed?

Are you 100% sure the correct rotors were inside the box? I ordered EBC rotors online from another vendor and they were drop-shipped direct from EBC. TWICE I got the wrong rotors inside the box (box part number was correct, but the rotors inside were wrong). In my instance, the rotors were the right dimensions, but they sent the slotted-only rotors instead of the GD Sport (slotted and dimpled).

EBC finally got it right on the third try, but it took over 2 weeks to get it all sorted once I discovered the issue.

The rotors are slightly bigger than my stock ones.

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[Ryan02Stang]

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EDIT: Just saw your second post. I assume your new rotors also measure 13.3in, in which case they are likely not compatible without the proper upgrades. :/

Any idea what those upgrades are?  If I just have to buy new caliper brackets I will.


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[MiWiAu]

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EDIT: Just saw your second post. I assume your new rotors also measure 13.3in, in which case they are likely not compatible without the proper upgrades. :/

Any idea what those upgrades are?  If I just have to buy new caliper brackets I will.


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Here's a thread that might help: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7016.0.html

Looks like dust shields, calipers, caliper brackets, pads. I'm not as familiar with the SHO, so hopefully someone can chime in and confirm required components for pre-13 brake upgrade.

 

[Ryan02Stang]

Total BS they would sell a kit claiming it's for 2011-2012 MKS, without mentioning you need all new brake components!

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[ZSHO]

I'm seeing 325.12mm (12.8") x 30mm (1.18") referenced to the - 2012 MKS.
Z
https://www.carid.com/2012-lincoln-mks-performance-brake-kits/?filter=1&field%5B357457%5D%5B%5D=Front&manufacturers%5B%5D=EBC+Brakes

 

[Ryan02Stang]

I'm seeing 325.12mm (12.8") x 30mm (1.18") referenced to the - 2012 MKS.
Z
https://www.carid.com/2012-lincoln-mks-performance-brake-kits/?filter=1&field%5B357457%5D%5B%5D=Front&manufacturers%5B%5D=EBC+Brakes

Yeah....that appears to be a different kit than the one I bought.  Hopefully they'll let me swap the rotors with the correct size.

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[Ryan02Stang]

I emailed the website where I bought them and they said EBC has fed the sites selling this kit incorrect fitment details.  They're letting me return the kit.

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[ZSHO]

Cool Beans.!! I did not see that part number you referenced to be compatible with your 12-MKS.!! But glad there making good on there end. Z

 

[Ryan02Stang]

Cool Beans.!! I did not see that part number you referenced to be compatible with your 12-MKS.!! But glad there making good on there end. Z

Most of the sites have it listed for 2011 and 2012 MKS's.  The website I bought from said it's EBC's fault.  Not sure how it works.

Here is a screenshot from Summit.

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[SHOdded]

Sweet!  EBC needs to correct their feed.

 

[Ryan02Stang]

Sweet!  EBC needs to correct their feed.

Where did you get your part number chart above?  When I pull up that part number it's giving me the below.  It is recommending me to use the part listed for 2010 on your chart above.

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[SHOdded]

From their published 2016 catalog.  The part you are looking up is for the 3.7L MKS apparently.  Amazon is showing this as fitment for the 2012 MKS:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sx_as?keywords=ebc+brake+pads+2012+lincoln+mks&rh=n%3A15684181%2Ck%3Aebc+brake+pads+2012+lincoln+mks&qid=1495531961&vehicle=2012-55-6828-------------1