{"title":"MINI Cooper S R53 Performance Parts \u0026 Upgrades","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"paragon-4-piston-track-performance-big-brake-kit-front-mini-cooper-r53-r56","title":"PARAGON 4-Piston Front Big Brake Kit – Mini Cooper (R53\/R56)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"591\" class=\"\"\u003eThis complete, track-ready big brake kit is designed for the Mini Cooper R53 and R56. It features the same Paragon PA055 4 piston calipers used by Team Honda Research West on their 11th Gen Civic Si during the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. 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Complement your Paragon Track Performance Big Brake Kit with premium brake pads from leading brands such as Dixcel, Brembo, Ferodo, Endless, Alcon, DBA, and Project Mu. 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