new alloy and tyres will i need to get new brake discs and brake pads

[TREBALZ]

when i finally get a mini im wanting to put on 17x8 hamann hm4 but will i need to upgrade my brake discs and brake pads and if so what u recommend and how much and what will it do???

peace

[NordS]

Changing the rims won't need a brake change unless you felt the brakes weren't up to it before. There is lots of advice out there on pad and disc combinations, prices seem quite reasonable in the linked companies on mini2.com

[TREBALZ]

i just fort haveing 15x 6 and going upto 17x8 i fort me would need to upgrade them to a bigger disc?

[NordS]

Not necessary, however if your 18"s show alot of the discs then you may wish to change to larger discs just for show. Some of the cross drilled disc rotors look very good. Only change the rotors if:

1. you feel the car doesn't stop quick enough now (ie before you change the alloys) or

2. you want the 'look'.

Have fun!

[HarryHBMCC]

Unless you downsize the wheels to 14" you shouldn't NEED new brakes but as has been mentioned above, very open big wheels make the brakes look kind of small so for looks alone you may want to upgrade. The MINI stops well as it is but you could always stop faster...

Harry

[goin440]

I'll suggest new brake pads, i.e. EBC Greenstuffs. They'll keep your new rims looking cleaner, longer because the pads nearly eliminate the dust. After you put the new rims on, you'll see what I mean.

[red03miniS]

i just picked up some 17X8 hm4
the best looking rims for the mini in my opinion

[bramwellt]

EBC Greenstuffs are pretty good, but the slot for the rear wear sensor is missing. There is a wear sensor on the font right, and rear left corner of the car, inboard pad. They got the slot on the front one, but not the rear. I contacted them about this problem, and they seemed surprised. Haven't heard a peep back from them yet. It's been about a month.