Mini F56 brake upgrade how to

[@stevenglossop4274]

Good video 👍 did mine a while ago , difference is night and day and stops as well as the Jcw brakes (at a fraction of the cost )

[@ap3stax]

Question, after installing your swap did you have to have system programmed? Or was there a code/error light after this UPgrade?

[@stevenglossop4274]

Although with standard cooper s wheels(on a 2015 f56 cooper s ) the calipers foul and require 20mm spacers front and 15mm rear .

[@MrAchilles113]

Is braking power really just the size of rotors and pads or does the size of the master cylinder play a part too?

[@markhumphries1070]

Great video and well delivered 👍

[@giannimini3293]

thank for this video do you fell a big difference when you brake whit this update ? do you have the number oem from the disk and the caliber ? thank for your futur reply sorry for my english ✌

[@raphaelbach5647]

dear tony , very hard to find parts for upgrade my f55 cooper s.........i found 686268/686267 break caliper but disk no réf , sd 20581 doesn't mach...disk info 67 dim not 57...piston 57 yes

[@edocalciatore2009]

but are the tablets bigger? is the braking surface wider?

[@markhinchliffe3955]

Noob here, so i get i need x1 f48 calipers and carriers, 330mm brake discs and pads.. ive heard you talk about HEL braided lines, what fluid should i use? Also do i need to drain whts there out first etc?

[@jayw9833]

Would the 2022 f48 front callipers fit on a 2014 MCS?

[@kasemlonnapa]

How effective is the braking performance after the upgrade?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

@@kasemlonnapa for the cost of the upgrade, it’s very good. You also don”t need any spacers on the front wheels to clear the callipers like you do with the JCW brake upgrade. These will fit behind standard wheels

[@antkwong2251]

Hi do you know what f48 model the 330mm brakes are from? Thanks

[@ap3stax]

Nice vid! Will like to know is there programming needed after this swap...any error codes in cluster? Also if wanting cross drilled/slotted rotors, I can just get 330 and they will fit right in with these x1 parts on my mini f56 w/o issues? Thanks for feedback

[@tonythorpe-morris]

No programming required. Just make sure you bleed them out properly. I would suggest upgrading the brake lines while your doing this to save time later. Yes you can fit cross drilled/slotted discs with no issues.

[@ap3stax]

@@tonythorpe-morris oh ok sounds good...I was thinking to use ss lines, race brake fluid and stock sz cross drilled/slotted rotor I will be good?! However BIGGER rotors from x1 won't need programming, which is best?

[@oceanthirteen1628]

Will this mod work on F56 B38 1.5 as well? Thx

[@Romainfaure]

Everything should be the exact same. The Cooper S and One/Cooper share the exact same brakes

[@erikgass7437]

there are problems with the tüv in germany ?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

Sorry, unable to comment on issues in other countries. This upgrade has no issues in the uk with the MOT inspection

[@Carlosnufc]

Any problem with wheel fitment on std cooper s wheels

[@tonythorpe-morris]

@@Carlosnufc Hi, no issues and no need for spacers. You will need a minimum of 17” wheels though. I had standard cooper S wheels on mine

[@gambinpl]

Hi! Which pad wear sensor did you used for this brake kit swap?

[@gambinpl]

I saw on forum that we can use standard f56 brakes pads indicator. Thanks for how to, great video. :)

[@tonythorpe-morris]

Yes, you can use the standard f56 mini sensor

[@edocalciatore2009]

mounts on f55 with wheels of 18?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

I’m running 17’s so they will fit inside 18’s no problem.

[@rimmerblues1586]

Good video, thanks! How was the brake pedal travel & feel after fitting? I'm looking to do same with my BMW F45 and fit 330mm disks up front with 300mm vented from solid at rear but concerned with pedal strength & travel that could need a master cylinder & servo change. Also, does no fluid leak when removing the calipers? Cheers. Yellow calipers, now that's an idea! :-)

[@tonythorpe-morris]

Hello, the pedal feel was firm and the difference was night and day. They obviously won’t perform the same as the JCW brakes, but these are a 1/10th of the price. The servo is more than capable for the job. These are also fitted on the countryman as well as the X1. To prevent fluid leak when removing the calliper. Depress the brake pedal fully and prop it depressed with a bar between seat and pedal. You can then disconnect the calliper from the brake line without losing fluid.

[@rimmerblues1586]

@@tonythorpe-morris Great reply! Cheers 👍

[@fbodyrs96]

So parts from any x1 f48?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

Yes, there are 2 types of brake disc / calliper combo. Make sure you get the 330mm option. 330 will be stamped on top of the calliper.

[@fbodyrs96]

@@tonythorpe-morris do you happen to have part numbers?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

@@fbodyrs96 I don’t I’m afraid. If you do a search for BMW X1 F48 330 brake callipers this should help. These are a very good second hand buy, you will need the callipers and carriers to complete the conversion

[@stevenglossop4274]

@@fbodyrs96 Part no's for calipers 57/24/330 TRW CALIPERS ,BMW PART :-6860267-SD20581. Ensure caliper is stamped 330 to make sure it's the right one .Hope this helps ,done the same conversion on my f56 cooper s 👍

[@robbyvrs]

Great write-up, looking to upgrade my brake but don't want to spend £1k on the JCW brakes then have to run spacers as well so the wheels fit Did your new calipers come painted yellow as they look to be properly painted not brushed with Hammerite?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

Thanks for the comments. Yes these fit with standard 17” wheels. I painted the callipers with high temp spray paint. 4 coats.

[@davidc-l9174]

@@tonythorpe-morris They don't fit with factory 16" wheels, though, correct?

[@tonythorpe-morris]

@@davidc-l9174 no I’m afraid these won’t fit 16” wheels.