Drivetrain What would you do?
it makes such a small difference its not relay worth it! I have the 13.whatever Wilwood brakes on my R53 and they are ALLOT better than stock (and much cheaper than the JCW Brakes) BUT they don't fit in the stock 17's but that's OK I don't have the stock 17s any more
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The r53 JCW brakes (r56 standards) are far superior to the stock r53 brakes. Required pedal pressure is almost cut in half, they are much easier to modulation in high speed condition and I have yet to experience any fade in contrast to the regular fade I would experience with the stock r53 brakes. If you don't drive on the edge, you won't need the upgraded brakes.
(stock brakes). Have you driven on the track with them (stock vs R56)? I look forward to installing the R56 brakes before the track season starts up again. Only thing stopping me is funds right now 
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I have had multiple hps pads on front and rear, and even with hawk blue pads, i can't stop my car (stock brakes). Have you driven on the track with them (stock vs R56)? I look forward to installing the R56 brakes before the track season starts up again. Only thing stopping me is funds right now
(stock brakes). Have you driven on the track with them (stock vs R56)? I look forward to installing the R56 brakes before the track season starts up again. Only thing stopping me is funds right now