Comments on: The JCW Brake Kit and What Wheels Fit

By: 16" Alloys With JCW Brakes? - MINI2

16" Alloys With JCW Brakes? - MINI2 — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:42:35 +0000

[...] Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) … the JCW brakes fit under all stock BMW MINI alloy rims NOT TRUE … MotoringFile Ã‚Â» The JCW Brake Kit and What Wheels Fit [...]

By: MGB Boy

MGB Boy — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:09:58 +0000

Indeed, inquiring minds want to know. Time for some snowtires, and tirerack claims they have 15″ and 16″ rims that will clear the JCW brakes…

By: benzamg

benzamg — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:26:50 +0000

Matt, SO did those 15″ wheels fit? According to Tirerack, I can order a 15″ wheel in the winter packages…

By: Your first GP driving impressions - do tell - Page 7 - MINI2

Your first GP driving impressions - do tell - Page 7 - MINI2 — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:28:40 +0000

[...] Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original) … looks like I will probably go for the Brigstone BLIZZAK WS-50. Will this work on the GP with the JCW brake kit? here are all the sizes..(attached) which do I want? thanks for your help.. this is a topic I need help with. Your best choice from that table would be the WS50 AZ 205/50R16 – provided you can source a 16" wheel that clears the JCW brake kit. This MotoringFile post details the MINI wheels that will clear the kit – the "R94 bridge spokes" are apparently the recommended ones Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GBMINI#3, soon to be driving GPMINI [...]

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:28:15 +0000

I just ordered 15′ Montegi Tracklites to go over my JCW kit. I have been given 100% assurance these will fit. I will know in a bit..

By: Bilbo Baggins

Bilbo Baggins — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 18:28:35 +0000

I am looking forward to installing the Wilwood 11.75" BBK as it will allow me to continue to use my 15" 7-hole wheels in the winter and my 16" R84 wheels in the summer. The lighter weight of the aluminium caliper and rotor hat will be an advantage all year round.

Then it is a question as to which rotors and pads to install in the rear to keep the correct front/rear brake balance. I wish that I could find some aluminium hat, gas slotted, rotors for the rear.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:23:23 +0000

R99 wheels are on the official list of wheels that fit.

By: whokilledkaji

whokilledkaji — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:09:09 +0000

Whoa… I thought the R99 wheels would be okay… Bill, you had no problems?

By: MotoringFile » Archive » MF Review: JCW Brake Kit

MotoringFile » Archive » MF Review: JCW Brake Kit — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:16:06 +0000

[...] Due to the larger sized calipers the JCW Brake kit only fits specific wheels. For one the only 16″ OEM wheel MINI recommends is the Bridge Spokes. Even a few 17″ wheels (notably the R99s) do not fit properly. For a full list click here. [...]

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:45:26 +0000

The reason the X-lites aren’t recommended by the engineers I’ve talked with is due to cooling issues with the JCW brakes due to the design. They do technically clear however.

By: JBfromOZ

JBfromOZ — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 22:27:51 +0000

I have X-lites with no spacers and JCW brakes fitted on my MY05 JCW MCS now. there is no rubbing, or contact issues. The only other area I am not 100% sure on is whether there is a need for more cooling to ensure the brakes dont overheat, but as far as contact, they do not hit the X-lites

By: matt

matt — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:05:08 +0000

If anyone tries to fit x-lite (84) wheels...with the JCW brake kit, info on whether fitment works with a spacer would be helpful, and what size spacer!

Thanks.

By: caminifan

caminifan — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:23:00 +0000

Whether or not to get a brake kit is an individual decision – kind of like whether to get the JCW tuning kit: You don’t NEED it, but the additional performance is in the eye of the beholder. There are some brake kits that will haul the MINI from 60 – 0 mph in 70 feet (!!!). Whether that ability is NEEDED or not, is up to the buyer – it is their money.

Personally, for the $1,000-ish that is being asked for the JCW Sport Brake kit (and the continuing confusion regarding wheel compatiblity), I would check out the brake kit that is being offered by detroittuned.com. The kit features a 4 piston caliper, larger and thicker rotor, better pad materials and braided stainless lines. All this for $900 plus shipping.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:50:53 +0000

The brake kit is nice cause it is relativly priced but I’m not a huge fan of big brake kits unless you really have the need for one. For most people a simple pad upgrade or change along with good fluid and some good rotors is plenty.

By: gbuff

gbuff — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 17:31:43 +0000

Are the people wanting these BBKs racing your MINIs? This has been hashed over to death but unless you're racing you don't need one. Really. Even if you ARE racing or doing track days (as I do) you don't need one either; get some aggressive pads and good fluid and go nuts.

Of course, it's your money, but I could find much better ways to spend all that....

By: Steven Stolar

Steven Stolar — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:54:19 +0000

I am wondering about after market wheels. I have the Hamann PG4s. Does anyone know if the aftermarket JCW kit will fit. The Brembo kits do not.

By: Question

Question — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:17:29 +0000

What is the Rxx designation on the wheel? Just a model number? The same tires fit a 17in R85 and a 17in R90, so in that regard a 90 and an 85 appear to be the same.

By: Mark Pierce

Mark Pierce — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:55:08 +0000

I don’t know how similar JCW Brake kit is to the brakes used on the JCW challenge, but on the JCW challenge cooper S cars with 16″ standard cross spoke alloys, they have to fit a spacer so that the wheel clears the caliper.

By: iDiaz

iDiaz — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:53:00 +0000

Here’s a link to one of two that are available directly from Wilwood for the MINI:

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/03/index.asp

There’s also one with the Dynalite caliper, if you’re interested in shaving even more weight.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:23:07 +0000

I second the Wilwood kit. If you need something beefier, there is a company called TCEperformanceproducts.com that sells custom Wilwood kits. Much larger calipers/rotors, very cheap (under $1000 for base kits), and lighter than stock. Plus, there are TONS of different pad compounds that you can get for the calipers so it is an option if you want something custom. I had a set that I sold when I got into Digital SLR’s, really nice (and cheap).