Any Classic Mini owners do a total brake up-Grade? If so, any advice or info as to where to purchase?

Thanks!!!!

 

i went with Honda vented disc brakes on my mini! PM/email me or check out my website for more info (http://joltfreak.tripod.com)

 

There are a number of options for the classic Mini including a number of upgrades using stock components. Visit the www.Minimania.com Website for lots of details:
http://www.minimania.com/web/SUBTYPE..._Inventory.cfm

 

Upgrades include
Mini Cooper S 7.5" disc, 8.4"disc (requires 12"+ wheels), aftermarket alloy 4 pot calipers, Honda disc (joltfreak) and Ford Fiesta disc brakes.

ford info:
http://www.drjing.com/Mini/TechFiles/FiestaBrakes.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fbBWdSDT7E

 

Don't forget the Metro Turbo Disc brakes (4 pot calipers)

 

Well, it depends on what you have now, wheel size and how much of an "upgrade" you are looking for. Minis have had a wide range of brakes fitted. Don't overlook the master cylinder/servo as well in your upgrades.

Twin leading shoe drum brakes are a pretty big upgrade from single leading shoe drums or even Cooper 997/998 discs!

 

"get it sorted" topic in April 08 MINIWorld is "Upgrading your Mini's brakes"

Not so much a how to, but a discussion of options and decision points. Lots of pictures..

 

How much is the honda disc upgrade? (roughly)

 

The great thing about this kit is that you retain most of your mini parts.You will get the caliper mounting plates that enables you to mount the1984 - 1987 Honda Civic calipers and brake pads (which you still need to buy on your own - any auto parts supplier would be able to source it - it saves on shipping cost and they are easy and cheap to find locally) to your existing drum braked mini swivel hub and the Honda Civic rotors which i will provide with all the machine work done if you buy the full kit. The machine work required for the rotors are :
Bore the centre of the disc out to 65.0mm diameter and Machine the disc down to 7.90" diameter and Re-drill the disc accurately to suit the Mini stud pattern.4 holes 10.0mm diameter on 4.0" (101.6mm) PCD). The only thing that you must do is knock the studs out of your existing drive flange. Set up true in lathe, machine the front of flange down to 65.0mm diameter. Only take a few thou off the front mounting face to clean up, where the drum sat and allow the rotor to sit true. You'll need to get cooper S studs which are longer and a 1inch spacers. all the things you'll need to get is:
1985 Honda Civic Calipers w/bolts & pads
1 inch spacers (sold by any mini parts supplier, i got mine from Mr.mini)
two extra copper washers.
cooper S Studs
The offset is the same as a mini equipped with "S" brakes. The reason for the one inch spacer is to ensure that the caliper will not foul on the rim. The plates fit onto your existing spindle (were the backing plate from the drum brakes fit) if you wish to order the basic kit it will cost $300 Cdn. plus shipping the full kit will cost $500.00 Cdn. plus shipping. This kit will not fit if you are planning to use older stock 10 inch steel wheels ( i know for sure that 10 inch steelies, dunlops & cosmics don't fit but newer alloys like minilites do). You will still retain your stock flex lines. If your brake master cylinder is in good working order than it can be retained. I hope this helps to clarifies things for you. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Tamer (joltfreak)

 

Wow I wish I had not gone to 13"s