Since the thread has already been resurrected, i'll tag along with my question.

I own a 2012 R56 Mini Cooper S.

I need new front brakes and after reading this thread, I understood that there's a possibility I have TRW calipers. How can I be sure? If they're not TRW, what are they?

How can I know what was the original brake pads and discs this car had when it left the factory?

Also, which discs and pads should I go for? Brembo? TRW? Anything else?

The car is mostly a daily driver, with some road trips and a track day once or twice a year, so I don't think I need a super-duper brake set.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

Ahhh...site searching...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-upgrades.html

 

First of all, thanks!

Second, how did you find this thread? God only knows how much I searched.

Third, it doesn't really give me all the answers, in the end they just say the calipers "may" be TRW. Or did I mis-read?

 

Just did a simple search within the JCW forum for 'brake'.

There was another thread where the OP indicated that his 2014 JCW had "TRW" brake calipers from the factory.

 

Ok but thats a JCW and mine is an S.

How can I be sure what I have?

 

And...you posted your question in the JCW forum. Apparently my bad.

 

No, your bad is that you're trying to make me look like a *******, even though this thread seems to be discussing the differences between an S and a JCW.

If that's how you get your kicks, please continue. I won't mind.

Nevertheless, I still appreciate the help you provided, even if it came with a grain of salt.

 

Whatever...