JCW Twin-pot 16" Brakes

[FON]

Quote: Originally Posted by James@fomsport (original)

there 4 pot opposing calipers hence why you see 2 positions on the out side if there were 4 pistons on the outside they would be 8 pots,

as unlike the stock claw type where the piston is on the inside and uses the force to pull the caliper in and make it a 2 pot you can get 4 pots of this type where there a 2 pistons on the inside

Do you have prices yet?

[James@fomsport]

Quote: Originally Posted by FON (original)

Do you have prices yet?

i wont be supplying as theres no profit for me in jcw parts modnmini are supplying these

[Mike Edwards]

Just been quoted £1400 fitted (inc VAT) for the Works 4-pots which includes a new set of rear disks, pads and calipers too (slotted disks front and rear).

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards (original)

Just been quoted £1400 fitted (inc VAT) for the Works 4-pots which includes a new set of rear disks, pads and calipers too (slotted disks front and rear).

Thats a hell of a lot for labour when I've been quoted about £850 for the parts Mike

[Mike Edwards]

That was based on a parts price of £1k inc VAT.

[Mike Edwards]

Finally ordered today and should be here early next week.

£799...

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards (original)

Finally ordered today and should be here early next week.

£799...

When you planning on fitting them Mike?

[Mike Edwards]

I'll do a test fitting of a front caliper (weather permitting) one evening during the week to check the wheel clearance, then fit it all properly at the weekend (subject the wheel clearance and/or having the right size wheel shim).

I plan to take pictures and do a write up* in stages.

*So people can understand how inept I am...

[Mike Edwards]

The kit arrived today. Part number: 34 11 0 432 802

This contains:
2x Front 4-pot Brembo calipers and pads. Part number: 34 10 6 786 794
2x Rear single pot calipers and pads. Part number: 34 20 6 784 387
2x Front slotted and drilled ventilated disks. Part number: 34 11 6 784 371
2x Rear disks. Part number: 34 21 6 784 389
1x Front pad wear sensor.
1x Rear pad wear sensor.
1x Clip for pad wear sensor. Part number 34 11 0 432 802
Fitting instructions
Label

Pictures:

[Mike Edwards]

For entertainment value, here is a comparison of the new front and rear disks to the original R53 front disk* that's been sat in a corner of the garage for the last 3 years...

*still serviceable - and free to collector along with the calipers and pads.

[Mike Edwards]

In tomorrow's installment, test fitting a front caliper to see if R91 Bullets, R95 JCW Spider Spokes, or R105 JCW Double Spokes will fit without spacers...

[Benny No.1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards (original)

The kit arrived today. Part number: 34 11 0 432 802

This contains:
2x Front 4-pot Brembo calipers and pads. Part number: 34 10 6 786 794
2x Rear single pot calipers and pads. Part number: 34 20 6 784 387
2x Front slotted and drilled ventilated disks. Part number: 34 11 6 784 371
2x Rear disks. Part number: 34 21 6 784 389
1x Front pad wear sensor.
1x Rear pad wear sensor.
1x Clip for pad wear sensor. Part number 34 11 0 432 802
Fitting instructions
Label

I wonder how much it would be to just upgrade the front axles? It looks like all you would need is brembo calipers, dics and wear sensors. How much would those three parts be?

[Mike Edwards]

You could, but consider that the new rear brakes are larger diameter than the old front brakes.

Might make for "interesting" braking...

[Gman57]

Mike are you fitting these on a R53? If so I'll be waiting for your write up as I would add these to my GP.

[Benny No.1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards (original)

You could, but consider that the new rear brakes are larger diameter than the old front brakes.

Might make for "interesting" braking...

I understand what your saying Mike, but most if not all BBK's out there are front only. The GTT Porsche big brake kit doesn't make any changes to the rear brake set up and those stoppers are immense!