I'm looking to a cost effective solution to upgrade the braking effectiveness of my TF135 MY2002 - 15 "rims 6 spokes, for regular use on the road.
A very common upgrade is based on old Corrado brakes, currently MikeS has no kits available, Corrado production has been discontinued in 1995 IIRC.
In a thread I found reference to Mini discs, so I visited ATE web site and found Mini Cooper S disc either 276 and 280 mm discs , 22mm thick ventilated;
PCD is 100mm with 4 holes, these have to slotted or 4 new holes drilled at 92,5 mm.
The centering diameter on the hub spigot has to be adjusted.
The "bell" height is 44,2 mm vs std 43,2, That should be good, less risk of inteference with the rim spokes (this is the main risk with such kind of diameter upgrading)
2 Z adaptors have to be machined from a block of anticorodal or other equivalent high Quali alu
So up to this point the required modifications are the same that are carried out on the Corrado discs. The "bell" height is 39 mm, so I see a risk of interference i.e. with balancing lead weights.
Prices: on some web sites like French Oscaro I found a couple of ATE or Bosch std 280 mm at less than 40 €, the 276 mm are more expensive.
So I arrive to my question: has some one already evaluated the Mini discs as possible upgrade ? Do you see any issues ?
A part of standard aftermarket discs, there a lot of exotic discs available for Mini tuning, so I see an opportunity also for people looking for higher performances and probably cheaper than purchasing from UK.
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