Please identify my cooper S

[Gibbi]

I've just purchased a 2005 Cooper S to use has a trackday car, But I have a few questions.
First one is what model (engine) is it. I think its a R53 but I'm happy to be corrected.
I've purchased a R56 Big brake kit so i need to find a pair of R56 caliber brackets and brake lines. I intend to fit R56 braided lines so i just need to find the brackets. (anyone have any spare knocking around)
Are RR53 and R56 Brake identical ? it just helps when buying the braided lines has they seem to come in sets of 4

looking forward to your answers.
Dean

[Feirny]

Yes it's an R53.

Can't comment on the braided lines fully but I believe they are different.

[mike9009]

Definitely a R53.

R56 came in a year or so later (2007?).

I suspect the brakes are different, as most the car is different (panels, interior, engine, wheel base, etc.). They just look similar... Someone with more experience will be along shortly.....

[eatcustard]

You will have the 170BHP mini

The brakes are different from R53 at 276mm to the R56 at 294mm

[Rockape762]

Check out the Mini2 or mini torque forums for parts and tuning tips. R53 is a great car but I agree with the decision to update the brakes before messing with anything else