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minioneandrew · Mar 14th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Hi folks
Having a bit of a dilemna, with the extra power i have, i often feel my standard brakes arent up to the job. Do not want the expense of a big brake kit. So im thinking splash out on some JCW brakes, or get some off roland!! Just looking for some advice. Ive never tracked my car, although it feels like a track on some backroads

. I may want to sometime though....

Ps my car is a 2003 R53
Thanks again!!

NeuroBeaker · Mar 14th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Hey there...

I'm hoping the Spiroslot brakes are going to be good. I've just ordered a full set from Roland and will be fitting them later in the month (probably ~25th). I'll let you know how I get on, but won't be able to comment on the JCW brakes.

All the best,
Andrew.

wozcoop · Mar 14th, 2008, 06:45 PM

I had a similar dilemma... not many seem to rate the JCW brakes and at the price they need to work as well as be shiny and red!

Just had Spiroslots fitted yesterday at GTT and even this early they seem to have a lot more stopping ability - and that's even on my overweight MCSC. Roland said they will get better once bedded in... can't wait. The discs also look really good even with the standard calipers. For the same money as buying JCWs you could have Spiro's all round fitted and fresh DOT5.1 fluid.

Should look after you on those back roads :-)

Roland and GTT are a class act by the way.

beej · Mar 14th, 2008, 06:52 PM

Not long back I went for spiroslot to go with my 220. They're like the OEM brakes (which admit it, are good) but better!

I must replace the pad sensor(s) though, the yellow light annoys me. But I can only find one sensor so far...

NeuroBeaker · Mar 14th, 2008, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beej (original)

I must replace the pad sensor(s) though, the yellow light annoys me. But I can only find one sensor so far...

Give Derek Woodman a call. I bought both the front and rear sensors off them for £24.00 - postage to Scotland and VAT included. Fantastic deal!!

r1_kde · Mar 14th, 2008, 07:27 PM

I have the JCW brakes with goodridge lines and they are very good once run in, under hard braking I can almost feel my face being pulled off. Don't get me wrong they are not 4 pots but with the brake lines they are much better than the stock setup.

I am very please with mine

Ant FR · Mar 14th, 2008, 09:08 PM

do as i did, buy a set of R56 MCS fornt brakes, i paid £100 for em 3 months old and are basically JCW brakes. Just got to be asked to fit them

captint · Mar 15th, 2008, 12:22 AM

I have Spiroslots on the back, but still have standards on the front. So I haven't noticed the benefit yet, however my AP BBK arrived today, so the combination of the two should be good.

PmP · Mar 16th, 2008, 02:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

do as i did, buy a set of R56 MCS fornt brakes, i paid £100 for em 3 months old and are basically JCW brakes. Just got to be asked to fit them

Are they the same fit and all?

Fabio · Mar 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM

braided hoses with a good dot 5.1 fluid do a great job
personally i'd do what Ant FR did and get some braided hoses

REDHOT CHILLI COOPER · Mar 16th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Getting the full Spiroslot discs, pads and 5.1 fluid front and rear fitted this Thursday at GTT.

Well give you an update after the journey home

.

I did mention when booking the car in if it was worth fitting braided hoses but as I've heard a few times, on modern cars the standard hoses are much better than they use to be, so on non track day cars not really worth the extra.

Really looking forward to the day out at GTT.

minioneandrew · Mar 17th, 2008, 10:55 AM

How much does a set of R56 brakes cost from the dealer? Could get the part numbers and just walk in and order them.....

NeuroBeaker · Mar 17th, 2008, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by REDHOT CHILLI COOPER (original)

Getting the full Spiroslot discs, pads and 5.1 fluid front and rear fitted this Thursday at GTT.

Well give you an update after the journey home

.

I did mention when booking the car in if it was worth fitting braided hoses but as I've heard a few times, on modern cars the standard hoses are much better than they use to be, so on non track day cars not really worth the extra.

Really looking forward to the day out at GTT.

Interestingly, I'm getting the full GTT Spiroslot Braking system fitted at the end of this week (probably Friday). It was supposed to be fitted today, but my local mechanic is busy and had to push my appointment back a few days.

Mar 14th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#1
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 323 Offline	GTT spiroslot or JCW brakes? Hi folks Having a bit of a dilemna, with the extra power i have, i often feel my standard brakes arent up to the job. Do not want the expense of a big brake kit. So im thinking splash out on some JCW brakes, or get some off roland!! Just looking for some advice. Ive never tracked my car, although it feels like a track on some backroads . I may want to sometime though.... Ps my car is a 2003 R53 Thanks again!! Superchargedddddddddd!

Mar 14th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Hey there... I'm hoping the Spiroslot brakes are going to be good. I've just ordered a full set from Roland and will be fitting them later in the month (probably ~25th). I'll let you know how I get on, but won't be able to comment on the JCW brakes. All the best, Andrew. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Mar 14th, 2008, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 673 Offline	Not long back I went for spiroslot to go with my 220. They're like the OEM brakes (which admit it, are good) but better! I must replace the pad sensor(s) though, the yellow light annoys me. But I can only find one sensor so far... GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Mar 14th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beej (original) I must replace the pad sensor(s) though, the yellow light annoys me. But I can only find one sensor so far... Give Derek Woodman a call. I bought both the front and rear sensors off them for £24.00 - postage to Scotland and VAT included. Fantastic deal!! * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Mar 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 3,834 Offline	braided hoses with a good dot 5.1 fluid do a great job personally i'd do what Ant FR did and get some braided hoses bebo

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Mar 14th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
wozcoop MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 154 Offline	I had a similar dilemma... not many seem to rate the JCW brakes and at the price they need to work as well as be shiny and red! Just had Spiroslots fitted yesterday at GTT and even this early they seem to have a lot more stopping ability - and that's even on my overweight MCSC. Roland said they will get better once bedded in... can't wait. The discs also look really good even with the standard calipers. For the same money as buying JCWs you could have Spiro's all round fitted and fresh DOT5.1 fluid. Should look after you on those back roads :-) Roland and GTT are a class act by the way.

Mar 14th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 240 Offline	I have the JCW brakes with goodridge lines and they are very good once run in, under hard braking I can almost feel my face being pulled off. Don't get me wrong they are not 4 pots but with the brake lines they are much better than the stock setup. I am very please with mine

Mar 14th, 2008, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 1,843 Offline	do as i did, buy a set of R56 MCS fornt brakes, i paid £100 for em 3 months old and are basically JCW brakes. Just got to be asked to fit them

Mar 15th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
captint MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 165 Offline	I have Spiroslots on the back, but still have standards on the front. So I haven't noticed the benefit yet, however my AP BBK arrived today, so the combination of the two should be good.

Mar 16th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 2,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) do as i did, buy a set of R56 MCS fornt brakes, i paid £100 for em 3 months old and are basically JCW brakes. Just got to be asked to fit them Are they the same fit and all?

Mar 16th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
REDHOT CHILLI COOPER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 168 Offline	Getting the full Spiroslot discs, pads and 5.1 fluid front and rear fitted this Thursday at GTT. Well give you an update after the journey home . I did mention when booking the car in if it was worth fitting braided hoses but as I've heard a few times, on modern cars the standard hoses are much better than they use to be, so on non track day cars not really worth the extra. Really looking forward to the day out at GTT.

Mar 17th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 323 Offline	How much does a set of R56 brakes cost from the dealer? Could get the part numbers and just walk in and order them..... Superchargedddddddddd!

Mar 17th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by REDHOT CHILLI COOPER (original) Getting the full Spiroslot discs, pads and 5.1 fluid front and rear fitted this Thursday at GTT. Well give you an update after the journey home . I did mention when booking the car in if it was worth fitting braided hoses but as I've heard a few times, on modern cars the standard hoses are much better than they use to be, so on non track day cars not really worth the extra. Really looking forward to the day out at GTT. Interestingly, I'm getting the full GTT Spiroslot Braking system fitted at the end of this week (probably Friday). It was supposed to be fitted today, but my local mechanic is busy and had to push my appointment back a few days. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

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