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Hugo · Apr 16th, 2008, 09:20 PM

I've bought JCW capliers for an R53 S and i'm looking to upgrade pads and discs having problems getting both.

Anyone have recommendations on upgraded pads and disks?

Snowie · Apr 16th, 2008, 09:23 PM

I am using R56 front pads - half the price and better. I am also using R56 drilled / grooved discs

Stopping power and feel is good

Hugo · Apr 16th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

I am using R56 front pads - half the price and better. I am also using R56 drilled / grooved discs

Stopping power and feel is good

Mini or aftermarket?

Tarox are very expensive due to just comming out, £221 for the pair.

Snowie · Apr 16th, 2008, 09:57 PM

All from MINI R56 parts

Hugo · Apr 16th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

All from MINI R56 parts

Thanks just checked them on 'Realoem.com'. Do you know the price of them?

Snowie · Apr 16th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

Thanks just checked them on 'Realoem.com'. Do you know the price of them?

Not sure as it is over 12 months ago that I did it. I think there is a thread started by me in the GP section with part numbers and prices.
I get up to 15% off with my local dealer sometimes other times I use Chris at Woodmans.

Woodmans have an offer on the R56 Sports brakes (in Group Buys) which use the same drilled / grooved discs and if I remember correctly they are circa £140 ish for the discs - check out the thread

Hugo · Apr 16th, 2008, 10:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

Not sure as it is over 12 months ago that I did it. I think there is a thread started by me in the GP section with part numbers and prices.
I get up to 15% off with my local dealer sometimes other times I use Chris at Woodmans.

Woodmans have an offer on the R56 Sports brakes (in Group Buys) which use the same drilled / grooved discs and if I remember correctly they are circa £140 ish for the discs - check out the thread

No probs, we get 15% of well at 2 local dealership over here, which is good.

Hugo · Apr 18th, 2008, 12:51 PM

JCW caliper cames with pads, so I've ordered the 294mm cross drilled R56 discs and bought Mintex rear and pads with goodridge hoses.

Apr 16th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#1
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 2,441 Offline	R53 JCW Brakes upgraded I've bought JCW capliers for an R53 S and i'm looking to upgrade pads and discs having problems getting both. Anyone have recommendations on upgraded pads and disks?

Apr 16th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 1,417 Offline	I am using R56 front pads - half the price and better. I am also using R56 drilled / grooved discs Stopping power and feel is good In Italy

Apr 16th, 2008, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 1,417 Offline	All from MINI R56 parts In Italy

Apr 16th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 1,417 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) Thanks just checked them on 'Realoem.com'. Do you know the price of them? Not sure as it is over 12 months ago that I did it. I think there is a thread started by me in the GP section with part numbers and prices. I get up to 15% off with my local dealer sometimes other times I use Chris at Woodmans. Woodmans have an offer on the R56 Sports brakes (in Group Buys) which use the same drilled / grooved discs and if I remember correctly they are circa £140 ish for the discs - check out the thread In Italy

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Apr 16th, 2008, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 2,441 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) I am using R56 front pads - half the price and better. I am also using R56 drilled / grooved discs Stopping power and feel is good Mini or aftermarket? Tarox are very expensive due to just comming out, £221 for the pair.

Apr 16th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 2,441 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) All from MINI R56 parts Thanks just checked them on 'Realoem.com'. Do you know the price of them?

Apr 16th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 2,441 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) Not sure as it is over 12 months ago that I did it. I think there is a thread started by me in the GP section with part numbers and prices. I get up to 15% off with my local dealer sometimes other times I use Chris at Woodmans. Woodmans have an offer on the R56 Sports brakes (in Group Buys) which use the same drilled / grooved discs and if I remember correctly they are circa £140 ish for the discs - check out the thread No probs, we get 15% of well at 2 local dealership over here, which is good.

Apr 18th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 2,441 Offline	JCW caliper cames with pads, so I've ordered the 294mm cross drilled R56 discs and bought Mintex rear and pads with goodridge hoses.

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