In search of brakes
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In search of brakes
I have an '05 convertible S with 19k, and I'm in need of brake pad replacements, so I got this silly notion in my head to look into an overall upgrade. Nothing crazy expensive, just a nice improvement over stock stops.
A guy wanted to sell me the calipers, rotors, pads and brake lines from a 2nd gen S, with no miles on it for 800 bucks. He said that the improvements over the 1st gen were substantial, and would definitely be worth it. True? Good deal or no deal?
Also, what else, for less money, would be a good way to upgrade? Will any old set of ceramic pads, slotted or cryogenic rotors, and stainless lines work?
Thanks for any help.
A guy wanted to sell me the calipers, rotors, pads and brake lines from a 2nd gen S, with no miles on it for 800 bucks. He said that the improvements over the 1st gen were substantial, and would definitely be worth it. True? Good deal or no deal?
Also, what else, for less money, would be a good way to upgrade? Will any old set of ceramic pads, slotted or cryogenic rotors, and stainless lines work?
Thanks for any help.
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The R56 brakes are essentially the JCW brake upgrade for our cars, and the JCW upgrade (new front rotors/calipers/pads and rear pads) plus stainless brake lines all around were ~$750- JCW brakes from Jayson at Classic Mini with the NAM discount and SS brake lines from Way at Way Motor Works.
Like you, I was looking to upgrade and and this was the route I chose after initially looking at brake lines and pad upgrades for what I had OE. I am happy with this setup for my 90% highway miles 10% mountain miles car
Like you, I was looking to upgrade and and this was the route I chose after initially looking at brake lines and pad upgrades for what I had OE. I am happy with this setup for my 90% highway miles 10% mountain miles car
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The R56 brakes are essentially the JCW brake upgrade for our cars, and the JCW upgrade (new front rotors/calipers/pads and rear pads) plus stainless brake lines all around were ~$750- JCW brakes from Jayson at Classic Mini with the NAM discount and SS brake lines from Way at Way Motor Works.
Like you, I was looking to upgrade and and this was the route I chose after initially looking at brake lines and pad upgrades for what I had OE. I am happy with this setup for my 90% highway miles 10% mountain miles car
Like you, I was looking to upgrade and and this was the route I chose after initially looking at brake lines and pad upgrades for what I had OE. I am happy with this setup for my 90% highway miles 10% mountain miles car
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Great...thanks, but what/where is "classic mini"? (and Jayson.) I thought I had bookmarked, (or knew of) all the mini websites, but I did a search and still can't find that one.
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Jayson is the NAM contact at Classic for discounted parts, phone 440-585-9950 or email bmwparts@driveclassic.com - ask for the North American Motorsport forum discount (~20%).
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If you're into it for $500-600 somehow don't over look the entry level P2 kits either.
Sure, it's more than you planned but its also more than you expect from the other ideas.
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.co...s.pl?record=13
Sure, it's more than you planned but its also more than you expect from the other ideas.
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.co...s.pl?record=13
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