1st Gen "How To" HOW TO: R53 Better than JCW / Factory Rear Brakes

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How to paint your rear brakes. In this case JCW red.
By c0op3r · Jan 30, 2018 ·
  1. ScottinBend

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    So the best option would be to get a set of Justa R56 front calipers WITH the brackets?

    This would just bolt up on the R53 with a new rotor and brake line?
     
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    You will need R56 Lines, I would suggest SS ones
     
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    That's it. I spent $70 on the calipers and brackets from CarPart. $40 for R56 ss lines from Rock Auto. $60 for R56 Akebono pads and $10 for new fluid from Amazon. You can use your existing rotors or pick your flavor and cost.
     
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    i just have a quick question for c0op3r.
    I noticed in your original post, you had on S-Lites. I'm upgrading to my break to Gen 1 JCW brake kit and i was wondering if the will fit my S-Lite rims or would i need spacers?
    Also, do i need anything else other than the calipers, rotors, and lines? (im going to get new pads)
     
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    The S-Lites Fit with no issues, I currently have R90's and they also fit.
     

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