Two pot callipers
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Who's using them, what's the general consensus regarding stopping power?

With the right pads, I've never had an issue with them

In good nic they are enough, with a servo theyre awesome

Cool, think I'll run my old ones then for the moment. No servo though, got rid of it. What pads you using Rob?

Servos are for girls lol

The stock 8.4 2 pots? I never had an issue only went to vented 4 pots because i went down onto 10inch rims

Pads -

Imo the mintex m1144s are very good and i aways advise to use these but im being told alot to try ferodo ds2500 pads next just as good and alot less brake dust... im certain you can get thes for a classic mini

Edited by Brett on 28th Nov, 2015.

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Yup, standard 8.4" two pots...

Will they not fit under 10's??

Ummm no...

Something to ask for xmas!! Haha

Oh...

What about using spacers, or grinding the caliper? That could work....

That does work as i have done it

However grinding calipers should not pass an mot

Ie it might if the tester doesnt know but if he notices it should be failed

Edited by Brett on 28th Nov, 2015.

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I have known wellers to clear them with spacers and grinding but dunno about other wheels.. to be honest its something i wouldnt mind doing on a lil old 998 hack but not on a turbomini with the abuse itll put thru them

A good job I know the mot tester then... So, to do it is a combination of grinding and spacers or can it be done by just grinding?

Only one way to find out... FIGHTTt!!!! Sorry lol... offer the wheel up and see.. and whip the caliper off n see what ya got to play with! But weirdly enough i was refurbing some wellers that ive brought today and out of curiosity chucked a disc in the back to see how close they are to see if i could do the space n grind cheat (weird timing huh!) but there REALLY is not much room at all.. for the sake of 180 quid for a 10" conversion (n possibly cheaper in the sale maybe?) theres no point compromising safety

Dont feck about with the caliper if your running 10's. Just buy the right ones. Its not worth it

I see minispares do a two pot set with new discs, flanges and pads for £206... Or, I can buy new four pots for £226 but I'll have to also buy new discs and pads.. Also, if I get the four pots I'll have to change the cylinders at the rear.. So cost wise it's a big difference.

Is there a huge difference between two and four pots performance wise.. Is the difference in price worth it?

Edited by evad1980 on 28th Nov, 2015.

mate dont fuck with brakes thats all i will say

i did it on my clubby took one look at it and thought fuck no.. forked out for 7.5 inch cooper s setup,
i already had a 7.9 inch 4 pot setup on my vtec mini at the time when i ran 10s on that

why do you need to change the rear cylinders?

yes worth every penny, to buy a similar off the shelf brake setup to what i have up front would be touching £1k, my rears are 8.4 inch discs and will probably out perform the '2 pots' on the front of a mini
its not done for the giggles lol

Edited by Brett on 28th Nov, 2015.

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thinking about it i have sold the mini my 7.9 inch 4 pot setup was going on

there still advertised on here, make me an offer if you want them

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PM sent brett..

I was chatting to the bloke in minispares and he said the standard rear cylinders would have to be changed as the there is an issue with the pedal feel. I don't really see how but hey, what do I know lol...

Why do you have to change the rears?
and you can get the kits for about 180 now everyones gone rather comletitive on the prices for them.. even seen 160 at one point!

I've never had to change the rear cylinders on mine.

Dave, send me a link of a set for that price pls... I can't see any that cheap..

Mostly been at shows BUT i know ive definitely seen a set online for 175 either minispares or sport in the last couple months as i remember sending a link to a mate who kept making excuses for not getting a set cos of how expensive they are n i said no excuses now.... i shall try hunt...

Cheers...