1st Gen R50 Cooper Brakes for R50 Justa.

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by M1N1, Mar 24, 2015.

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  1. Apok

    Apok New Member

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    I just ordered a set of these for my R56 on a suggestion from Dave.0. Cant wait to try them out.
     
  2. M1N1

    M1N1 Well-Known Member

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    Just ordered the Centric discs, and Akebono pads. Should be here by Easter weekend, when I plan on swapping my winter rims for summer ones. May as well do the brakes while the wheels are off. :Thumbsup:
     
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    UKCoopeR Active Member

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    I have used the centric + akebono combo on my daily drivers for years and installed them on buddys' cars and everyone has been pleased with the combination of price low dust/noise and performance, good call :)

    When I had an R50 it was slow enough (on street tires) to get by with street pads in the rear hehehe. Driving style does affect brake heat/wear a huge amount. Pads on my daily are on pace to last ~100k (they were swapped at 153k and now at 194k they aren't even half way down) on my r53 I have to swap the fronts every 8 hours lulz (track use means i measure hours rather than miles because it is easier)
     
  4. RallyMini370

    RallyMini370 Well-Known Member

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    I remember back in my early days of driving that street pads are not up to the job as I excited the road on a bend through a gate in a Peugeot 205 GTI with brake fade. Lucky the gate was open! LOL since then I've used Hawk, EBC and other good brands to help with brake fade but for street driving the original set up works well. While you're swapping your pads you should change your brake fluid.

    The yellow stuff pads I have now are holding up really well.
     
  5. Crashton

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    Good call Chris, change thee brake fluid!
     

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