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  1. Sleek Motoring

    Sleek Motoring Local Shop Owner

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    #15 Sleek Motoring, Jan 4, 2015
    Are you looking to just upgrade the pads and rotors? Or are you looking to replace the calipers and move into a big brake kit?

    I also recommend changing your brake fluid and rubber lines to stainless braided lines.

    Brake fluid is hydromorphic- which means it it natually absorbs moisture.

    What is bad about moisture in your brakes?

    If your fluid contains moisture, under extreme braking circumstances (such as tracking your car or emergencies) the brake fluid will heat up to a degree that the moisture contained in the fluid could in fact BOIL and turn into steam! As you might have learned in science class, gases compress, fluids do not! If you have a gas in your brake system (the steam) the force from your foot on the pedal will not go into your braking system, causing less braking force! (brake fade) Not good!
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, Jan 3, 2015
    Welcome to M\A the FUN MINI site. :Thumbsup:
     
  3. Stefanie

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    #3 Stefanie, Jan 3, 2015
    Welcome!
     
  4. rum4

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    #4 rum4, Jan 3, 2015
    Welcome to m/a
     
  5. Crashton

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    #5 Crashton, Jan 3, 2015
    Welcome to M/A
     
  6. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    #6 wmwny, Jan 3, 2015
    Welcome to M/A.
     
  7. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    #7 Firebro17, Jan 3, 2015
    Well, ya found the correct website. Welcome!!
     
  8. Rick Gilbert

    Rick Gilbert New Member

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    #8 Rick Gilbert, Jan 4, 2015
    Thanks!
     
  9. Sleek Motoring

    Sleek Motoring Local Shop Owner

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    #9 Sleek Motoring, Jan 4, 2015
    Welcome to MA! Let us know if we can help you out with any questions!
     
  10. rum4

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    #10 rum4, Jan 4, 2015
    Welcome to m/a
     
  11. MCS02

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    #11 MCS02, Jan 4, 2015
    Welcome to MA!
     
  12. 00Mini

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    #12 00Mini, Jan 4, 2015
    Welcome to M/A !!
     
  13. DryMartini

    DryMartini New Member

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    #13 DryMartini, Jan 4, 2015
    Welcome to the Fun! :Thumbsup:
     
  14. CoopCooper

    CoopCooper New Member

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    #14 CoopCooper, Jan 4, 2015
    perfomance brakes

    What are some good perfomance brakes and rotors I should get for my '08 S? I don't want to make it faster until I can stop it in time:Thumbsup:
     
  15. Nathan

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    #16 Nathan, Jan 4, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.