PARAGON 4-Piston Front Big Brake Kit
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PARAGON 4-Piston Front Big Brake Kit – Mini Cooper (R53/R56)
This complete, pre-assembled front big brake kit for the Mini Cooper R53 and R56 uses the same Paragon PA055 4-piston calipers raced by Team Honda Research West in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race. It brings race-proven stopping power, cooling and long-term reliability to both street and track driving.
Rotors are 330 x 28mm. Choose hard anodised or ENP caliper finish, and Paragon P2, P3, R5 or R7 pads.
Note: Direct bolt-on front kit that works with the factory ABS, master cylinder and rear brakes. Check wheel clearance for your chosen rotor size before ordering. Bleed the system with fresh brake fluid and bed in the pads and rotors before hard use. Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- Paragon PA055 4-piston calipers, proven in 25-hour endurance racing
- Fully floating 2-piece rotors with directional vanes, up to 30% cooler than OEM
- Piston sizes optimised for the Mini Cooper R53 and R56, retaining OEM ABS and master cylinder
- Hard anodised calipers and rotor hats resist heat, wear and discolouration
- Works with the OEM rear brakes
- Pre-assembled front axle kit for straightforward bolt-on fitment
Pairs Well With
- DIXCEL Front Brake Pads - Mini John Cooper Works (R56) - JCW Brembo Brake
- DIXCEL Rear Brake Pads - Mini Hatch (R56) / Clubman (R55) / Convertible (R57) / Coupe (R58) / Roadster (R59
- AST Suspension Coilovers – Mini Hatch (R50, R53, R56) / Clubman (R55) / Convertible (R57) / Coupe (R58) / Roadster (R59)
- Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential - MINI Cooper S / JCW (R53/R56/R5X) - Getrag GS6 6-Speed Manual
- Öhlins R&T Coilovers – Mini Cooper S R56
Need help confirming fitment? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Cooper | R53 | 2000-2006 | Front |
| Mini | Cooper | R56 | 2006-2013 | Front |
Product
- Brand
- Paragon
- Rotor size
- 330 x 28mm
- Hat finish
- Hard anodised
- Caliper finish options
- Hard anodised / ENP (electroless nickel plated)
- Part number(s)
- PBK.06.076.330.280.TL.03.02.Px.F (+ pad code .P2/.P3/.R5/.R7; ENP finish adds .ENP)
Details
- Product
- Front big brake kit
- Caliper
- Paragon PA055 4-piston
- Rotor construction
- 2-piece fully floating, directional vanes
- Pad compound options
- P2 / P3 / R5 / R7
Contents
- One pair of Paragon PA055 4 piston calipers
- One pair of Paragon 2-piece rotor assemblies with hard anodised 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminium hats
- One set of Paragon P3 "Street/Track" semi-metallic brake pads (manufactured by Winmax Japan – other compounds available at additional cost)
- One pair of caliper mounting brackets with all necessary hardware
- One pair of Goodridge DOT-approved stainless steel braided brake lines
- One set of caliper anti-rattle clips
- Detailed installation manual
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