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    Posted: November/26/08 at 12:36am
Well, I found some brakes off of an 09 JCW factory car. The guy upgraded to the big brake kit at the dealer and these were taken off before delivery so they are new... Fronts only. I got them for a pretty good deal. They are being shipped and I should see them next week. Now I have to sort out brake lines and I should have a fairly cheap set of incognito JCW brakes for a R53...
 
unless I powdercoat them red and slap on a JCW sticker, then they wont be so incognito anymore...
 
Has anybody else made the swap yet?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/26/08 at 1:37am
That should be a nice setup. There is a huge difference between my wife's R55 brakes and those on my R53. Much more stopping power in my opinion.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/26/08 at 2:05am
FYI : You need the R56 brake lines to do this up grade. Ask John (GoKart) AKA Bear Bait Wink he has done this mod.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/26/08 at 2:20am
BTW: here is a neither set that went up for sale last night.
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/marketplace/showproduct.php/product/2360/cat/28
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/26/08 at 4:52am
Considering I paid $200 for mine, I dont think I did too poorly... I also plan on upgrading the rotors/pads and lines on the rears as well, so I need to get R56 lines up front and R53 lines in the rear.
 
I am thinking of getting them powdercoated before putting them on though...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/26/08 at 5:02am
Cool, ask John he has all ready has done this and knows what is needed, great price though Thumbs%20Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/27/08 at 7:12am
Bear Bait here...  LOL

Yes, I did this upgrade in August and it's worth it.  As John said, you're gonna need the R56 front brake lines.  I went with Detroit Tuned's SS lines and they were a very easy install. 

http://www.detroittuned.com/shop/?productID=131  You want the DT8 and they're on sale for $50.

I also recommend the Power Bleeder and catch--well worth the $
An example: 
http://www.mini-madness.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=178
http://www.mini-madness.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=258

If you're interested in some assistance, come down to Olympia--I have tools, bleeders, a garage, and a couple under my belt. 

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Originally posted by johnf36 johnf36 wrote:

FYI : You need the R56 brake lines to do this up grade. Ask John (GoKart) AKA Bear Bait Wink he has done this mod.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/27/08 at 7:17am
PS  Don't spend the $ on powdercoating unless you're rolling in it.  Check out DT's caliper paint instead.  I also forgot to mention the Super Blue Brake Fluid. Only $12.95.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November/27/08 at 8:45am
Right now DT has them on sale this week http://www.detroittuned.com/shop/

Not highjacking but I think it is only fair to link John's Great Story off the road.
http://www.psmini.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4249

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/08/08 at 11:59am
What ever happened with this? Did you do the brakes or are you still reading about my road trip?  Wink

Did anyone see the THREE photos (one in each of the stories about MTTS, MMMT, and LeMay) of GoKart in the latest issue of MC2? 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/08/08 at 3:00pm
I have the brakes, but I still need to pick up the lines before I do the install. I am also still contemplating doing new rotors and pads on the back at the same time, or just the fronts for the time being... For now, the are nicely sitting in a box in the living room. (I am sure the wife loves it!!!)

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/08/08 at 11:34pm
Keep in mind that 80-85% of every day braking occurs in the front.  Unless you're doing some serious track days, IMHO you're set once you get the brake lines.  I think I've already mentioned that stainless steel is the way to go.

Let me know if you want some help.  You'd still do most of the work so you'll learn... and you won't have to buy all the tools.
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