Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires JCW R56 Brakes on R53, ebrake, lines questions

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by minsane, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. Wellzy

    Wellzy New Member

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    The brakes came off my totaled 09 JCW. The fronts are on with no problems. But the rears seam to be a little odd. I thought rears rotors where the same on both cars. When the rears are installed the rotor is to small. Not sure what is up.

    Chuck. Yes I picked up minimark's r53 from him. So far I have drive the car about a 1/2 mile and now it sets in jack stands going under the moder knife. I really have to say thanks again to mark for taking such good car of my mini. It's turning into a love a fair.
     
  2. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

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    You bought a great car Wellzy! :Thumbsup:
     
  3. Wellzy

    Wellzy New Member

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    So I talked to Mike Puskar at Carbotech and there is a rear rotor just for the JCW. Centric JCW rear rotor part number: 120.34113, so it looks like I am not crazy just miss informed.
     
  4. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

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    Good to know! The only difference to the rear brakes in the R53 JCW brake kit was different pads. Makes since though that with those monsters on the front, you would need more than a pad upgrade on the rear to keep the bias correct.

    Can't wait to hear how it stops with that kit on it!!:D
     
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    I'd bet it'll stop on a dime & give you 2 cents change.
     

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