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[ings]

I have decided to swap my standart drums to the spacered versions. Most people hate spacers but the integratet spacers are standart in some S modells or later models, so it should be not that bad.

 

It is a litte bit a experiment, because i never saw a mini running the wide drums in front, most people switch directly to the discbrakes. the price of 12£ for a drum is unbeatable.

 

My mini had these all around...

 

 

Now i have installed the 1" wider Brakes on the rear and the front. And yes you need new longer studs.

 

 

Here a side with no spacers

 

And here with spacers

 

 

The rear is an easy job and takes max 2 hours. The front is much more work because it is not so easy to change the studs. i also took the chance to switch from the old ball-bearings to tappered Roller bearing.

 

 

Next thing is to adjust the suspension and costumize the arches. my plan is to run more camber to get the rubber under the arches.

 

[Vinay-RS]

I'm running spaced drums all round on my 1275 E as well. It was a necessary fitment as the rear tyres were rubbing against the shock dust covers. It is nice that it adds a little poke to how the wheel sits. Have you considered getting discs for the front?  

[ings]

Nice im not the only one.

converting to discs is not allowed in switzerland. otherwise you need a lot of certificates.

 

The good thing with drums is they do not cover your wheels in dust, and they are cheap in service.

[Vinay-RS]

Ah, that's unfortunate regarding the disc brakes. Still, at least the spaced drums will work well :)