I'm running stock right now and looking to upgrade. It's a daily driver.

I have no current plans to track the car, but I feel it should be put into the equation. My budget is no more than $1000.

I'm still learning as I go, so any comments, direction or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

 

My OEM pads on my '03 Cooper dusted so badly on my white wheels that I went to the EBC Green Stuff pads, front and rear. They have been just great and the dusting has really been cut down to a bare minimum. I don't really abuse the car, but it HAS been to 2 HPDE events as well as to the Dragon 3 times. The brakes are very efficient and did not cost an arm and a leg.

 

Here is one option for $1000

Brembo Sport drilled rotors (factory size), full set front and rear
Ferodo DS2500 front and rear high performance brake pads
Goodridge stainless steel lines.
Motul 600RBF brake Fluid

This set up, brakes almost as good as a big brake kit

Here is a close picture of the front brakes on our car

Victor

 

http://www.jscspeed.com/mini/mini_ba...ech_stage2.htm

Only $850 For...Stoptech stainless front & rear steel brake lines, 3 bottles of Motul RBF600 brake fluid, Front and Rear Ferodo DS2500 pads, and 4 slotted stock-sized rotors.

 

the metal caliper bushings... A lot of places sell them. ~$120 for all four wheels. You'll get more even force distribution at all four corners....

Matt

 

people seem to like the detroit tuned brake kit (about $930)-
http://www.detroittuned.com/products...Section=brakes

http://outmotoring.com/detroit_tuned_big_brake_kit.html

 

I don't understand why a big brake kit is necessary for a Cooper that is just a daily driver and whose owner has stated that he doesn't plan to track it much, if ever. The EBC pads and s/s lines are more than adequate for that kind of use and will only set him back about $200. Just my 2c.

 

Well...for under $850 here's the trump card:

Plus 2: Wilwood factory 12.2 Street Kit. $849 This kit offers slightly larger 12.2 x .81 non directional rotors, fully dust booted DynaPro calipers, BP-10 Smart Pads, brackets, hardware and TCE supplied braided hoses. Rotor finish is plain- no slots or zinc. Fits many aftermarket 16" wheels.

• DynaPro Caliper with booted alum pistons
• Radial Mount Alum Bracket
• Alum rotor hat
• 12.2" x .81" Non directional Rotor, NOT gas slotted, NOT zinc plated.
• BP-10 pads
• Hoses
• Sub 12.2 Race rotor- Add $100
• Sub RED Powder Coated Calipers- Add $125

Certainly a BBK is not "necessary" for a daily driver. But it is perferred. Why? Confidence inspiring feel, lighter weight, improved responsiveness and extended operational range. Anyone who is considering an investment of over $500 on brake enhancement products should at least consider the additional investment and retiurns offered here.

And for a while I'll even toss in some fluid and a bleeder bottle as well.

 

Yeah, but, does it fit 15" wheels? If he is driving a Cooper, chances are he is using 15" wheels.

 

Sure, just tell me you want 11.75 rotors for it rather than 12.2" parts. No problem. As always I'd suggest a quick review of the fit template as with any kit for the MINI>

http://www.wilwood.com/PDF/ds492.pdf

 

Good point, so let me add a little more. I'm upgrading my head (from JCM) and exhaust (JCW) Basically getting an 06' MC to JCW MC performance. Granted it's not a ton of HP, but for me, I'm looking at it from a global perspective. Engine, breaks and suspension. I have a vision on what I want the car to be like when I'm done.

Hope this helps...

 

Thanks for the suggestion and a very good article too.

 

Everyone thank you for your suggestions and yes, I am currently running 15's. There's no reason not to look at a larger size when this is done.

Paul

 

Please note that when completed the smaller 11.75" kits can be 'upsized' to the larger 12.2" rotor with a simple rotor only replacement. The foundation of both kits is the same- a radial spacer is fit to the bracket (included) to accomodate the larger diameter rotor at a later date.