Spotted: R53 w/JCW BBK
#27
There's a set currently for sale in the classifieds, plus an additional 3 of them for sale from another member. Just some food for thought...
#28
I already have my full set, and I recently ordered a couple of spares "just in case" something happens to one of them - I don't want to have to wait for the extra delay to get more!
#29
#33
As an option, y'all might consider these:
http://www.stoptech.com/Products/BBK/options.shtml
Many people consider them to be superior to Brembo.
http://www.stoptech.com/Products/BBK/options.shtml
Many people consider them to be superior to Brembo.
#36
No. I test fitted, or tried to anyhow, some 16" OZ ultras and the caliper was fouling on the rim, not even the rear of spokes...
Ive seen the R53 JCW brakes on with the x-lites but I think that was with a spacer but no chance with the R56 Brembos...
Ive seen the R53 JCW brakes on with the x-lites but I think that was with a spacer but no chance with the R56 Brembos...
#38
Original JCW BBK on R52 - rotor, pad questions...
Hi all, I have an R52 (2005 MCS convertible) which I upgraded a few years ago with the JCW BBK (the older, non-Brembo brakes). This kit consisted of the red "Works" calipers on the front brakes, and only improved pads on the rears.
I am wondering - more for looks/aesthetics, really...Is it possible to fit the newer JCW slotted and drilled rotors on my car? Would that only work on the fronts, where I have the JCWs?
Is it possible for me to swap out my rear stock '05 calipers with the JCWs that are stock on the R56 cars? I know that they aren't painted, and don't have the logo - (a 10 buck can of heat resistant caliper paint fixes the color issue nicely - I did it on my current calipers and they look fine).
Just out of curiosity - I have a set of R95 wheels in my garage which have yet to go on the car - would the NEW JCW BBK (Brembo ones) fit these wheels?
Finally, where do I get replacement pads for the current BBK on my car - will the pads on the stock R56 JCW's fit? I rarely track the car, do mostly spirited highway and occasional rally driving - any suggestions?
I am sooooooooo with the old JCW BBK and the stock R56 brakes and the new JCW BBK
I am wondering - more for looks/aesthetics, really...Is it possible to fit the newer JCW slotted and drilled rotors on my car? Would that only work on the fronts, where I have the JCWs?
Is it possible for me to swap out my rear stock '05 calipers with the JCWs that are stock on the R56 cars? I know that they aren't painted, and don't have the logo - (a 10 buck can of heat resistant caliper paint fixes the color issue nicely - I did it on my current calipers and they look fine).
Just out of curiosity - I have a set of R95 wheels in my garage which have yet to go on the car - would the NEW JCW BBK (Brembo ones) fit these wheels?
Finally, where do I get replacement pads for the current BBK on my car - will the pads on the stock R56 JCW's fit? I rarely track the car, do mostly spirited highway and occasional rally driving - any suggestions?
I am sooooooooo with the old JCW BBK and the stock R56 brakes and the new JCW BBK
#39
Hi all, I have an R52 (2005 MCS convertible) which I upgraded a few years ago with the JCW BBK (the older, non-Brembo brakes). This kit consisted of the red "Works" calipers on the front brakes, and only improved pads on the rears.
I am wondering - more for looks/aesthetics, really...Is it possible to fit the newer JCW slotted and drilled rotors on my car? Would that only work on the fronts, where I have the JCWs? Yes can be fitted - there arent slotted/drilled rear discs.
Is it possible for me to swap out my rear stock '05 calipers with the JCWs that are stock on the R56 cars? I know that they aren't painted, and don't have the logo - (a 10 buck can of heat resistant caliper paint fixes the color issue nicely - I did it on my current calipers and they look fine). Not sure how the bigger rear brakes with same size fronts would affect the brake balance - painting your existing would probably be the best option.
Just out of curiosity - I have a set of R95 wheels in my garage which have yet to go on the car - would the NEW JCW BBK (Brembo ones) fit these wheels? No. You will need spacers. When fitting my kit a 7mm spacer was the minimum.
Finally, where do I get replacement pads for the current BBK on my car - will the pads on the stock R56 JCW's fit? I rarely track the car, do mostly spirited highway and occasional rally driving - any suggestions?
I am sooooooooo with the old JCW BBK and the stock R56 brakes and the new JCW BBK Old JCW and stock R56 S brakes are basically the same. Only differences may be the M12 or M14 bolts which doesnt really affect things siginificantly. The new Brembo JCW kit is in a different league IMO.
I am wondering - more for looks/aesthetics, really...Is it possible to fit the newer JCW slotted and drilled rotors on my car? Would that only work on the fronts, where I have the JCWs? Yes can be fitted - there arent slotted/drilled rear discs.
Is it possible for me to swap out my rear stock '05 calipers with the JCWs that are stock on the R56 cars? I know that they aren't painted, and don't have the logo - (a 10 buck can of heat resistant caliper paint fixes the color issue nicely - I did it on my current calipers and they look fine). Not sure how the bigger rear brakes with same size fronts would affect the brake balance - painting your existing would probably be the best option.
Just out of curiosity - I have a set of R95 wheels in my garage which have yet to go on the car - would the NEW JCW BBK (Brembo ones) fit these wheels? No. You will need spacers. When fitting my kit a 7mm spacer was the minimum.
Finally, where do I get replacement pads for the current BBK on my car - will the pads on the stock R56 JCW's fit? I rarely track the car, do mostly spirited highway and occasional rally driving - any suggestions?
I am sooooooooo with the old JCW BBK and the stock R56 brakes and the new JCW BBK Old JCW and stock R56 S brakes are basically the same. Only differences may be the M12 or M14 bolts which doesnt really affect things siginificantly. The new Brembo JCW kit is in a different league IMO.
#40
Is it possible for me to swap out my rear stock '05 calipers with the JCWs that are stock on the R56 cars? I know that they aren't painted, and don't have the logo - (a 10 buck can of heat resistant caliper paint fixes the color issue nicely - I did it on my current calipers and they look fine). Not sure how the bigger rear brakes with same size fronts would affect the brake balance ...
What I was envisioning was changing my current rear R52/53 calipers with the stock R56 ones - and since I already have my front changed to the R52/53 JCW BBK, all four brakes would be the "old" JCW BBK...
Do you think that would be a problem?
Any suggestions on the brake pads to use? Can I use whatever pads fit the stock R56 calipers?
#41
Thanks for the reply - but I am a bit confused - if I made the change in the rear brakes, the rear ones would not be bigger than the front, they would be the same...
What I was envisioning was changing my current rear R52/53 calipers with the stock R56 ones - and since I already have my front changed to the R52/53 JCW BBK, all four brakes would be the "old" JCW BBK...
Do you think that would be a problem?
Any suggestions on the brake pads to use? Can I use whatever pads fit the stock R56 calipers?
What I was envisioning was changing my current rear R52/53 calipers with the stock R56 ones - and since I already have my front changed to the R52/53 JCW BBK, all four brakes would be the "old" JCW BBK...
Do you think that would be a problem?
Any suggestions on the brake pads to use? Can I use whatever pads fit the stock R56 calipers?
Arent stock R56 rear calipers the same as the stock R53 ? The R53 JCW BBK consisted of larger front kit but the rears were the same size - there was only a different pad grade.
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