Hi everyone,

We bought a 2nd hand R56 S that appears to be stock. It's due for brakes and when shopping for pads, I'm somewhat at a loss as to whether the Brembo calipers are stock from MINI or were an aftermarket upgrade by the previous owner. Does anyone know if MINI sold the R56 with a Brembo option?

If so, are these larger rotors and pads than the base brake system, or still the same size just with more pistons in the caliper?

Do I need to determine the Brembo PN and shop for parts based on the caliper model?

 

Pictures?

 

Here are a few. Let me know if the wheel needs to come off for more detail.

Rear
Front
Front
Front
16" rim

 

Those look like regular S brakes with a “Brembo” decal applied

These are the factory big brakes:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/34110432802/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...4106858069kt2/

 

That's what I suspected. I found it odd that Brembo would manufacture a caliper with branding that didn't fit leaving bits cut off. Someone was desperate to impress with a sticker.

 

Yeah that looks for sure to be a stock caliper painted red with a Brembo sticker

 

 

Thanks everyone!