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Old Dec 12th, 2006, 10:28 AM   #1
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JCW Brake Disc Replacements

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I have a 52 plate MCS with a JCW brakes (including the rear pads)

Simple question but as yet seems unasked on hear (I did a search but it only turned up stuff on standard disc replacement)

Is there a replacement front disc for the JCW available, other than through the dealer network? Eg. Is there a slotted or even standard version of the JCW disc available from mintex or anyone? I ask this especially because the R56 MCS now uses the JCW brakes on the front as the standard sport brake...therefore is there a performance upgrade to this out yet, or even a cheaper way to get the disc than through JCW/BMW?

Having seen an R56 MCS the rear discs appear larger than on the current model (It may have been my imagination though) so if they are bigger is there anyone who knows if they can be fitted onto the rear of the current R53? Or if the whole rear brake assembly can be transplanted?

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Old Dec 12th, 2006, 05:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Bump .... Someone must have definative answer for this. Especially now the R56 S uses the same discs and calipers as the former JCW kit on the R53.
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Old Dec 13th, 2006, 03:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Have a nose about mini.co.uk Im sure i have seen drilled or slotted disc's for the JCW

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Old Dec 15th, 2006, 10:41 AM   #4 (permalink)
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ive not seen anything either as i thought this would have been done by some one try asking tarox as i know that they do discs and pads (they need the back plate) to order for not much more and this could be the best way to get some better slotted discs

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You can get BMW crossdrilled& grooved discs for R56 MCS turbo (and the old JCW kit) from your dealer .
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Old Dec 15th, 2006, 01:42 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)
You can get BMW crossdrilled& grooved discs for R56 MCS turbo (and the old JCW kit) from your dealer .
Best Regards Roland GTT

Hi there
I have checked with both my local dealer and also Chris at Woodmans as I want to do this on my GP
The answers have been the same not available for GP / R53 only for R56 - this I do not understand but this I have to accept it for the moment.
I must say I am tempted to just go and buy a set and 'play' with them.

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Do You know if there are braided hoses available for GP (JCW) brakes all round as I want to not only do a disk change but also braided hoses and dot 5.1 fluid. If so I could be paying you a visit to do the whole lot - assuming the price is right. PM
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Old Dec 15th, 2006, 03:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)
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Do You know if there are braided hoses available for GP (JCW) brakes all round as I want to not only do a disk change but also braided hoses and dot 5.1 fluid. If so I could be paying you a visit to do the whole lot - assuming the price is right. PM
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I read that braided hoses don't make all that much difference in the MINI because they all so short - no appreciable advantage.

Don't take it as gospel - Just what I read.

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I read that braided hoses don't make all that much difference in the MINI because they all so short - no appreciable advantage.

Don't take it as gospel - Just what I read.

i was told the opposit by a few folk all of whom are track their mcs's they said the hoses were the one of the vital bits as the rubber ones on the MINI are poor and expaned far to easily under the heat and force of heavy braking

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Old Dec 18th, 2006, 05:05 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Braids work well on the MINI. Just remember to change them when you do a fluid change (2 years) as its very hard to tell if they are perishing ... they should last longer than 2 years but the chafing and the fact that you can't see the wear means it might be safest to spend a few bob every fluid change and do them then for safety.

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Old Dec 18th, 2006, 05:22 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)
Hi there
I have checked with both my local dealer and also Chris at Woodmans as I want to do this on my GP
The answers have been the same not available for GP / R53 only for R56 - this I do not understand but this I have to accept it for the moment.
I must say I am tempted to just go and buy a set and 'play' with them.

Snowie (Alan)

The slotted/grooved discs that are available from the dealers for the R56 will fit the R53 if you have the JCW brake kit as they are the standard brakes on the R56 cooper s,less the red paint and JCW logo

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Old Dec 19th, 2006, 08:25 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Are the disc on R56 and on the old JCW the same?

As I know have the R56 294mm disc and the JCW 292mm.

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