Decent brake pads in Aus ?

[hyprblu]

Must admit that I have had no problem with my standard JCW pads....and I do motorsport regularly. I have braided lines and use DOT 5.1 fluid. So far I have never had any concerns that the brakes wern't going to work or were fading at all......REDJCW

[Minipnut]

My new pads arrived this arvo, cant get them fitted till wednesday though.

The standard pads are fine, its was quite scary when your flying over a mountain, come to a hairpin and the breaks dont work till lock because theyve heated up.

will give an opinion on performance over stock next week

[ZapoMCS]

You should fit them yourself, its not that hard. If you need a hand let me know I might be able to help.

[grapie]

Sorry to ask some dumb questions.
Does anyone know the cost to replace the brake pads?.
if i have to replace the brake pads will i also have to replace the rotary disc?


If so has anyone done that before and what was your total cost.

[Minipnut]

Costs around $180 a set for front pair, and about the same for the rears, the rotars are usually alot more durable than the pads, but if they do need replacing i think there around 280 a pair for the front/back ?
Callan

[grapie]

Thanks callan. Is the price you mention quoted from a mini service place?. The place i went to quoted 1100 all up including labour

[Mike Clarke]

Quote: Originally Posted by grapie (original)

Thanks callan. Is the price you mention quoted from a mini service place?. The place i went to quoted 1100 all up including labour

are you in your local clubMINI? if so you might find that the dealer will give you a discount.

[Minipnut]

360+560+Bmw's Outrageous service charge sounds about right, i just ordered some after market pads and gave the guys down at the local good year a carton of Crownies to fit my pads ! hehe

[jazzaj2003]

Does anyone know where I can buy red brake calipers for the cooper and any idea of a price?
I would reckon red calipers would look excellent.

[Minipnut]

you could just buy some red hammerlite and paint them

[SupeRub]

Quote: Originally Posted by jazzaj2003 (original)

Does anyone know where I can buy red brake calipers for the cooper and any idea of a price?
I would reckon red calipers would look excellent.

Supercheap - bout $15 if that

dont forget same brake cleaner and maybe a wire brush to remove all the old crud

Ruben

[Minipnut]

Ruben is refering to the paint, to buy a new pre painted caliper it would be quite expensive.