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R53 MCS Brake Upgrade Kit

Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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R53 MCS Brake Upgrade Kit

Is the JCW brake upgrade kit available for the R53 MCS anymore?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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You my find this thread helpful.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cw-brakes.html
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks. I just read the thread and it seems the answer to my question is that the kit is not available anymore as there is an equivalent and cheaper alternative, the R56 brakes. However, there is no comprehensive R56 kit available from vendors as there was for the JCW set and the options are to source take-offs or go to the dealer.
Does this sound correct?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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There is a nicely priced set in the market place for sale.

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Thanks. I just read the thread and it seems the answer to my question is that the kit is not available anymore as there is an equivalent and cheaper alternative, the R56 brakes. However, there is no comprehensive R56 kit available from vendors as there was for the JCW set and the options are to source take-offs or go to the dealer.
Does this sound correct?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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i may have a set for sale too.. have new stoptech d/s rotors and stoptech performance pads.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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R56 stock rotors+calipers are the SAME AS GEN 1 JCW brakes...
judt paint them red, use pads for jcw gen 1...
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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I have an 03 MCS and looking for a new brake set all the way around. I have a tight budget and was hoping someone could direct me towards the best set for the buck (more or less). Should I just go with stock pads and rotors or this there a less expensive aftermarket set that is just as good if not better?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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We have some great EBC redstuff pad package: http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmwredbrakepackageR53.html
then add some brake stiffening bushings:
http://www.waymotorworks.com/brake-s...-bushings.html

This is a great affordable Brake upgrade, and give you lower dust.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Perfect! Thank you!
 
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