Brakes

ddmini · Post by **ddmini** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:34 pm

The Brake wear light came on today and sure enough the front pads are worn way down. I am at 56,000 miles and the rears are worn pretty far down as well. I am planning replacing all 4 rotors and pads. I called Baron and they want $622 for parts. That seem a bit high to me, any ideas?

Tom D · Post by **Tom D** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:01 pm

Call Classic MINI in Mentor Ohio, 440-942-7500, ask for MINI parts. If they don't beat Baron's price (shipping included) I'll eat my MINI! Just tell Classic you are a new customer who found them on the internet.

Post by **MiniManiac** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:01 pm

You can definitely go aftermarket for cheaper and usually better stuff!! I would look at Way Motorworks or Minspeed for some good aftermarket pads and discs.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:36 pm

There are a lot of choices out there, just do a little internet searching.......

I'm thinking of changing out the pads in the Clubowski, I only have to drive a mile or so after washing my car and the wheels are already black!

I hear good things about EBC Greens.......

BTW, if you're so easy on your brakes that this is your first set, I doubt you need to splurge on vented, cross drilled, cryo-frozen rotors - stock ones will do nicely.

BTW2, did the $622 include your club discount?

BTW3 Don't forget to buy 2 new sensors

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:42 pm

Is there a difference between stock JustaCooper and "S" pads and rotors? If not, I might have a little something for ya.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:50 pm

Atlantic British has the EBC pad and rotor kits for $500 total, go here........

http://www.minicarparts.net/Parts/M3055.cfm

I think that's what Davester put on his S and was quite happy with them

davester · Post by **davester** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:11 pm

Yes, that's what we installed on Stubby.The EBC green with slotted rotors. Very low dust and stop great. I also recommend stainless steel brake lines for stopping power. Watch the Atlantic British web site because they put this package on sale quite often. This is the package I bought:

http://www.minicarparts.net/Parts/M3059.cfm

ddmini · Post by **ddmini** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:43 pm

Minidave

This will be the 2nd set on the front, the first were done by Baron under warranty at about 27,000.

The $622 does not include the club discount but does include the sensors.

Davester,

Do the EBC pads have a slot for the sensor?

Punk_Mini · Post by **Punk_Mini** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:55 pm

someone say brakes.............

Post by **MiniManiac** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:54 am

Minidave wrote: I'm thinking of changing out the pads in the Clubowski, I only have to drive a mile or so after washing my car and the wheels are already black!

I hear good things about EBC Greens.......

I switched my front pads to EBC greens. Good stopping power and low dust

ddmini · Post by **ddmini** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:00 am

ragtopday wrote:Is there a difference between stock JustaCooper and "S" pads and rotors? If not, I might have a little something for ya.

I have been looking around the various MINI parts vendors and it looks like they use the same front pads for the R50/52/53.

Minidave, Davester, thanks for those links. For the way I drive I do not need the $$$ big brake kits and I think that kit that Davester put on his would be perfect. Hey if I can save $100 and get less brake dust than the MINI parts that sounds like a great deal

davester · Post by **davester** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:41 am

Yes, the EBC Green Pads DO have slots for the sensors both front and rear--
By the way, I painted the green part RED to match the calipers---

davester · Post by **davester** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:37 am

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ddmini · Post by **ddmini** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:02 pm

Now they have free shipping

Unfortunately my order was delivered Wednesday, which gives me something to do Saturday!

davester · Post by **davester** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:43 pm

I would have liked to help you but we are doing a valve cover gasket at Minidave's house Sat. Do you have the tool for the rear calipers? I have it if you need to borrow it---

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:17 pm

You're certainly welcome to come on over and we'll give you a hand, PM me for address and cell phone # if you want to come over. I also have the rear brake tool............

davester · Post by **davester** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:19 pm

yea, it'll be fun---

Soopercooperinfo · Post by **Soopercooperinfo** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:31 am

We have a large number of aftermarket parts sources that include brakes on our site. Hope it helps.

ddmini · Post by **ddmini** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:29 pm

Davester, Minidave, thanks for the offer. My dad came over and we made it a father/son day. It only took us about 5 hours and that was taking time out for lunch and a couple of test drives. It would have probably taken an hour less if I did it by myself

Now that I know what I'm doing it will be much quicker next time.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:53 pm

Great, glad you got it all done...........sounds like you guys had a good day.

We got Davester's "cylinder head cover" gasket replaced with virtually no drama, and very little blood!

davester · Post by **davester** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:14 pm

yea, I lost only one bolt. No biggie I guess. Mark came over to my house and we changed his valve cover gasket too. Getting to be a pro now. Only three hours and a couple of beers and we had it made with no parts leftover

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