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toofast · Sep 26th, 2003, 08:13 PM

Im going to install a new set of rear pads...I have decided to try out the mintex. but before I start the process I want to know what the correct tool is to turn and push the rear caliper pistons home?

I have a cube which fits a socket wrench and has various pin configurations...Is this the same tool? is had force and turning enough or do you need more force?

toofast · Sep 28th, 2003, 04:17 AM

So no one has changed their own brake pads? I would have thought this would have been an easy answer?

jlm · Sep 28th, 2003, 01:03 PM

i used a big screwdriver to turn and push the piston in and it took a bit of force.

toofast · Sep 28th, 2003, 03:06 PM

It turns clockwise or like a screw to move the piston in...correct?

jlm · Sep 28th, 2003, 03:28 PM

yes, as I recall...did it over 6 months ago. I also had the calipers off of the vehicle, (I was fitting larger rotors with caliper spacers) so i could hold them in a vise, but you can do it on the car.

TonyB · Sep 28th, 2003, 04:12 PM

How about a C-clamp?

Look about 1/2 way down...

http://www.minicooperonline.com/modu...c&topic=6934&0

ModoMini · Sep 28th, 2003, 05:25 PM

I went and actually bought the tool from Mini/BMW. $150

Friggen Highway robbery considering they tried to tell me I would have to come to the dealer everytime I wanted the brake pads changed. I told them I wasn't playing that game and there were laws preventing them from doing exactly that. Guess that's why they screwdrivered me with the price.

Anyway, found outthis is the same tool once used on the BMW 3 series and can be found in some autoparts stores. System has a long screw which attaches to a small cylinder with 4 nubs to fit the indentations in the caliper piston. further up on the bolt is a piece that looks somewhat like a brake pad that slides into place on the caliper. This provides pressure as your screwing the caliper piston in. Be careful not to go too far in as you can tear the rubber boot on the piston.

thepilo · Sep 28th, 2003, 07:59 PM

A C-Clamp works perfectly. I uesed it when replacing my rear brake to the green stuff pads. It put pressure on, and turned the calipers all at the same time... sure as heck beats 150 for the "Real" tool

Thanks
Dan
Pilo Racing

Sep 26th, 2003, 08:13 PM	#1
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Rear Brake caliper Tool? Im going to install a new set of rear pads...I have decided to try out the mintex. but before I start the process I want to know what the correct tool is to turn and push the rear caliper pistons home? I have a cube which fits a socket wrench and has various pin configurations...Is this the same tool? is had force and turning enough or do you need more force?

Sep 28th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 1,079 Offline	i used a big screwdriver to turn and push the piston in and it took a bit of force. john

Sep 28th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 1,079 Offline	yes, as I recall...did it over 6 months ago. I also had the calipers off of the vehicle, (I was fitting larger rotors with caliper spacers) so i could hold them in a vise, but you can do it on the car. john

Sep 28th, 2003, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
TonyB Don MINIo Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Bay Area, CA Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 1,704 Offline	How about a C-clamp? Look about 1/2 way down... http://www.minicooperonline.com/modu...c&topic=6934&0 '03 (9.6.02) MCS IB/W Lapis Blue Leather Mission = 10:1 (Weight:HP)

Sep 28th, 2003, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
ModoMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 278 Offline	I went and actually bought the tool from Mini/BMW. $150 Friggen Highway robbery considering they tried to tell me I would have to come to the dealer everytime I wanted the brake pads changed. I told them I wasn't playing that game and there were laws preventing them from doing exactly that. Guess that's why they screwdrivered me with the price. Anyway, found outthis is the same tool once used on the BMW 3 series and can be found in some autoparts stores. System has a long screw which attaches to a small cylinder with 4 nubs to fit the indentations in the caliper piston. further up on the bolt is a piece that looks somewhat like a brake pad that slides into place on the caliper. This provides pressure as your screwing the caliper piston in. Be careful not to go too far in as you can tear the rubber boot on the piston. Mark -'04 Cooper S MC40

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Sep 28th, 2003, 04:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 203 Offline	So no one has changed their own brake pads? I would have thought this would have been an easy answer?

Sep 28th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
toofast MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 203 Offline	It turns clockwise or like a screw to move the piston in...correct?

Sep 28th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
thepilo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 288 Offline	A C-Clamp works perfectly. I uesed it when replacing my rear brake to the green stuff pads. It put pressure on, and turned the calipers all at the same time... sure as heck beats 150 for the "Real" tool Thanks Dan Pilo Racing Pilo Racing www.piloracing.com Intakes, Ignitions, Heads, Superchargers and more... stop on in

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