John Cooper Works sport brakes

[Scottie]

Received this today I'm going to order mine for the Cabrio.




John Cooper Works sport brake


We're pleased to announce the release of the JCW sport brake for MINI One, One D, Cooper and Cooper S Hatch and Convertible models (R50, R52 and R53)

The sport brake is available for the front axle and improves thermal capacity with larger internally ventilated brake discs, an enlarged brake piston diameter and sport brake pads for the front and rear axles. The response has considerably more bite and provides greater deceleration. The brake casings are finished in red and marked with the JCW logo.



Designed in conjunction with JCW and BMW Group brake specialists, the sport brake gives a sporty driver additional safety, particularly when the brake is subjected to high thermal stress. Even with the sporting properties, no deterioration in comfort will be experienced compared to the series brakes.



The JCW sport brake can only be fitted in conjunction with the following wheels.

R95 JCW
R85 S spoke
R90 cross spoke composite
R98 cross spoke
R99 double spoke
R91 5-star bullet
R87 double spoke
Once fitted the car must be run-in carefully for the first 200km (about 125 miles), after this the sport brake will be fully effective.

[Fontal]

And the damage is?

[minidriver#1]

isnt it just a 1pot caliper? apparently the discs are only 3mm bigger than standard.

Cost is in the region of £850 last i heard.

Have you any pics?

[Scottie]

£650 plus 4 hours fitting.

I want them I think they have JCW on them

[minidriver#1]

£650 isnt too bad at all.

[sh@z]

If they are 1 pots, for that price did you consider a set of Brembo's or Tarox's or something?

Fair enuff its got JCW on it, but Brembo is soo much cooler...... isnt it?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by sh@z

If they are 1 pots, for that price did you consider a set of Brembo's or Tarox's or something?

Fair enuff its got JCW on it, but Brembo is soo much cooler...... isnt it?


got brembo on the Touaregs but they came with the car:D Just want them because they look cool and don't affect the warranity:)

[sh@z]

heh, friend of mine has the touareg and put 22" Kahns on it, brembos look nice behind them :)

Fair enough, keep the warranty on one of the cars, throw it out the window for the other hehe (joke btw ;) what brakes do you have on ur Zeemex'd S out of interest (if u have changed them?)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by sh@z

heh, friend of mine has the touareg and put 22" Kahns on it, brembos look nice behind them :)

Fair enough, keep the warranty on one of the cars, throw it out the window for the other hehe (joke btw ;) what brakes do you have on ur Zeemex'd S out of interest (if u have changed them?)


22" Kahns ehh must be some ride real good of road and the snow;)

Good point about the warranty but had to wake up sometime.

Blue coop AP on the front Tarox on the back

[Big Gordy]

While we're on the subject of brakes8)
I'd just like to advise people that I'm now on my 2nd set of EBC discs (on the Mondeo) and the're now warped as well:mad: It seams they have changed there manufacturers (probably getting made in China now:dead:)and as a result there having a LOT of warping problems:evil: My mate who ownes a garage has now stopped getting them as he's having too many problems with them:( There pads are still the bees knees just stay clear of their discs (IMO;))thats all I'm saying. You have been warned:blackeye: :p:D:approve:

[J Cee]

Hi Scottie do you know whether the JCW strut brace has been released yet? it was supposed to be released at the same time as the brake kit. I think you should go for the brake kit as it looks fab and I will be getting it as soon as. Can I ask who your dealer is? and does he have prices yet?
Cheers J Cee

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by J Cee

Hi Scottie do you know whether the JCW strut brace has been released yet? it was supposed to be released at the same time as the brake kit. I think you should go for the brake kit as it looks fab and I will be getting it as soon as. Can I ask who your dealer is? and does he have prices yet?
Cheers J Cee


Funny you should mention that. I asked and the message i got back was not at this time but very very soon the dealer will let me know when.

My local dealer is Calterdon @ Inverness.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by J Cee

Hi Scottie do you know whether the JCW strut brace has been released yet? it was supposed to be released at the same time as the brake kit. I think you should go for the brake kit as it looks fab and I will be getting it as soon as. Can I ask who your dealer is? and does he have prices yet?
Cheers J Cee


Funny you should mention that. I asked and the message i got back was not at this time but very very soon the dealer will let me know when.

My local dealer is Calterdon @ Inverness.
I have ordered the brakes and are getting fitted next Thursday the 27th.

[Scottie]

just picked up the car brakes fitted

got to say way cool one of the coolest from JCW :D:cool:

[ELFMAN]

I thought the JCW Brakes were 4-pots, as in the 'Challenge' Spec? These have had a great write-up whenever I've read about them Re. the track cars. I thought the road version would be the 4-pots with suitable pad material.

So how 'Potty' are the "Sport" ones? Can't be less than 4 for that money.........But then, BMW is involved........JCW "Sport" Suspension is over a grand (fitted) for non-adjustable shocks & springs. They should Retro-fit it F.O.C. for all the poor souls who have to put up with the rather lumpy (albeit less so in latter guise) "Sport Plus" set up!

This 'Warranty' thing is an excuse to make money methinks. They've got everybody (including me) paranoid about it. I'd love to get the JCW stuff, as it will be good, but not at any price. I mean, you can have adjustable Eibach/Bilstein etc Coil-Overs and Brembo/AP 4-Pots for the practically the same money. "Peace of mind" doesn't come cheap eh?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

I thought the JCW Brakes were 4-pots, as in the 'Challenge' Spec? These have had a great write-up whenever I've read about them Re. the track cars. I thought the road version would be the 4-pots with suitable pad material.

So how 'Potty' are the "Sport" ones? Can't be less than 4 for that money.........But then, BMW is involved........JCW "Sport" Suspension is over a grand (fitted) for non-adjustable shocks & springs. They should Retro-fit it F.O.C. for all the poor souls who have to put up with the rather lumpy (albeit less so in latter guise) "Sport Plus" set up!

This 'Warranty' thing is an excuse to make money methinks. They've got everybody (including me) paranoid about it. I'd love to get the JCW stuff, as it will be good, but not at any price. I mean, you can have adjustable Eibach/Bilstein etc Coil-Overs and Brembo/AP 4-Pots for the practically the same money. "Peace of mind" doesn't come cheap eh?


think their one pot of that makes sense:question:

but they do look cool.

[ELFMAN]

How much better performance-wise are they over standard setup or standard plus a pad or disk and pad upgrade? Any figures regarding stopping distances etc?

You Could always paint the standard calipers red for the "coolness" effect!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

How much better performance-wise are they over standard setup or standard plus a pad or disk and pad upgrade? Any figures regarding stopping distances etc?

You Could always paint the standard calipers red for the "coolness" effect!
could nae you any tech stuff to be honnest.

I had my original calipers painted red but just wanted these:p