I just ordered it and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of instructions to the install and tools that will be needed.

Thanks, Dan

 

Whats in a Stage 2? I have Stoptech everything front and rear. How many Stages are there?

 

http://minituner.com/products/?sfID1...&productID=370

 

So can anyone point me to a thread that shows detailed instructions on changing outh the rotors, lines and pads. that would be great.

Thanks Dan

 

Pads rotors

http://store.webbmotorsports.com/for...wtopic.php?t=5

Brake Bleed

http://store.webbmotorsports.com/for...topic.php?t=11

I cannot remember what I used to do the lines, but I think it was a bently manual and can't remember everything off the top of my head. Not that hard to do.

I'm still loving my Stoptech stage 2. The axxis pads squeal like a pig though if you just ease on the brakes so I brake pretty late now. Not a problem for this kit though

 

thanks dark

 

Did you finish your brakes yet, my kit should arrive this week and I hope to install on Saturday. If you have any good tips I would appreciate it,
thanks

 

Ministupidfun got them installed but it took longer then expected but I will have him give you more details. The set screws were a pain in the a$$ on a couple of the wheels to get off and we broke 4 torx bits and gave up on one of them and drilled it out (Ministupid got a huge gash in his hand and blood all over my newly painted floor lol).

Here is a picture of the install

 

Pics of the bloody hand?

Glad you got them on finally. I didn't have trouble with the torx screws, but I did manage to cross thread one of the calipers when putting the SS line in. Had to go all over the city and further to find the correct size in a bottom tap. Works fine now, though.

Enjoy the brake kit; You're gonna love it!

edit: what did you end up ordering? I got the AXXIS pads and slotted rotors

 

No picture of the hand but he could have used a couple stitches it was deep.

 

Sorry to hear about his hand and your floor, I hope he heals up ok. I recently changed the front and rear rotors, so hopefully the torque screws wont be a problem. Unfortunately they got damaged at Watkins Glen at a track school, they were not up to the task hence the new brake kit. I also suffer from bloody hands when working on my car, so maybe some mechanics gloves are needed. I had a tough time with the rear pads when changing them, but I since found out about the rear brake tool which I will get this week.
Apart from the torque screws do you see any other problems I might run into.

 

Here is a cheap ($29) brake tool set. Someone on nemini posted not sure if it will fit the mini rear set.

 

You want to do this job with another person, It will make your life much easyer.

the only problem that i ran into was when i was bleeding the lines i almost stripped the bleader screw. DO NOT USE AN OPEN END WRENCH!! when tightening and loosening the bleeder screw use a close end wrench. Bleed the lines for awhile brake fluid is cheap, some make sure you get all of the air and old fluid out of the system. Any other question pm me. Jeff thinks im a pro at the whole MINI brake deal

oh and band aids

 

Shoe posted it as a reply to me looking for the rear brake tool. I hope it works, I'm probably going tomorrow to get it but I will take a old pad with me to check. This kit is only $30, the aftermarket on-line mini sites sell a mini one for around $160, I wonder what the differance is?

 

same thing

 

Thanks for the tip on the wrench , I will make sure I bleed them really well and I'll get one of my kids to help, although my wife Heidi is the best at working the brake pedal.

 

Yeah I nearly learned another hard lesson on that open end wrench deal. Caught myself before I could break anything again.

 

Striping stuff suck real bad! Closed end wrench's are the only way to go.

 

Zeckhausen Racing in NJ is another good source of Stop Tech brakes for the Mini and other cars. The owner is a long time racer and offers excellent support.


http://zeckhausen.com/Mini/MINI_Cooper.htm

 

Yeah done , it took 2 evenings to install the front and rear stage 2 kit. They sure are big, although the rotors are no heavier than the JCW and the caliper with pads is 2 1/2lbs lighter. I'm very happy so far.
I only had one real problem, which was GP related and that was replacing the broken rear brake sensor. I had to remove half the underbody panelling and still had trouble sqeezing my hand past the side skirt to get to the connector. I'm sure there is an easier way once you know how. BTW if you want to use these brakes with GP wheels you will need 20mm wheel spacers.

 

I used a "C-Clamp" to compress my rear pistons. Works great!



Jim

 

I brought and used the rear brake tool kit. It was really easy with it and Harbour freight has it on special at the moment for just $19.99

 

Due to the need for 20mm wheel spacers I will only be using my GP wheels on special occassions, not for regular street driving or track. Thanks Don for the help, I appreciate it.