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  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #2 BlimeyCabrio, Dec 8, 2009
    Hmmm. The 2nd gen / R53 JCW front calipers are totally different - I don't think they use rubber bushings like the OEM 1st gen brakes?

    The MCS R55/56/57 brakes are SOOOOOO much better than the R53 brakes, right out of the box - with the other mods you're talking about, you'll have a VERY capable brake setup for any practical application....
     
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    #3 minimark, Dec 8, 2009
    ON R53 JCW or 2nd gen brakes, the caliper bushings are only needed in the rear, Turner sells them in pairs.
     
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    #4 BlimeyCabrio, Dec 8, 2009
    ... I also have a pair of used ones in my old front calipers that I'll make a deal on for someone who just needs a set for the rear (they're the same).
     
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    #5 minimark, Dec 8, 2009
    There ya go!!!
     
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    #7 howsoonisnow1985, Dec 12, 2009
    Guess, 2nd Gen MCS/ JCW R53 brakes have "semi solid" bushings?
     
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    #8 BlimeyCabrio, Dec 12, 2009
    Not sure how they're built, actually - the sliders go into the caliper body with no obvious bushings. I mistakenly pulled the pins on one when I was working on them and it was well-greased. they have dust boots to keep them greasy. They're built so the sliders don't have to be pulled to disassemble and change pads.