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Sonic Cooper · Apr 29th, 2004, 06:24 AM

Hi All,

Seeking advice on the following:

1) BRAKE FLUID: To replace the fluid, BMW service wants to charge $108. To me, that sounds excessive (aka "rip off") Midas charges $38.95, but they do not have a reset key to remove the Brake Fluid reminder 'clock'. (Yet) & BMW service will charge $20 to reset this. - I'm seeking advice on what options I have to get this done elsewhere in Sydney by at least a mechanic who is familiar with Mini's ? Also what brake fluid do I need to buy (last I was told Super DOT 4 Castrol) is this correct ? Can someone please verify.

2) BRAKE PADS: Where can I get brake pads for the Mini and what is recommended besides OEM pads for better stopping bite and less brake dust (for street driving) ? I'd like to know what's been tried and what works.

3) SERVICE OPTIONS: Besides BMW Service, can anyone recommend their or a good Mini mechanic.

Thank you kindly,

Shaz

-blacky- · Apr 29th, 2004, 06:52 AM

I can only recommend Mini to service our cars. My boyfriend works for a Repco mechanic shop and they have all the tools etc and he still doesn't want to touch the car !

Is it worth it, when an average mechanic doesn't know about BMW / MINI cars?
I know I pay alot for my services, but I know it's done right.

On my first cooper, I had all sorts of dramas and my local Mini dealer was pretty good, even get to have a loan car - Cooper S ! Bet the local mechanics don't get you that !

You might also want to check a few threads ago (Feb/March) as it is mentioned there as well.

Cheers

ks_cooper

Steve_ACT · Apr 29th, 2004, 07:29 AM

Only MINI dealers have access to the appropriate diagnostic equipment, special tools and trained technicians to service your MINI. I highly recommend that you look very closely at your options before going with a non-authorised repairer.

Steve

asianthug_ak47 · Apr 30th, 2004, 02:42 AM

For oil and fluid changes, I think any good mechanic can do a good job. It is other complex things that certified mechanics must be involved for each type of vehicle. I know BMW charges a lot for an oil change, which I think is crazy.

I am doing all the fluid change myself.

swamos · Apr 30th, 2004, 12:14 PM

This is all very basic stuff. There must be a independent BMW repairer in Sydney?

Apr 29th, 2004, 06:24 AM	#1
Sonic Cooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Brakes, Fluid & Service Options ? Hi All, Seeking advice on the following: 1) BRAKE FLUID: To replace the fluid, BMW service wants to charge $108. To me, that sounds excessive (aka "rip off") Midas charges $38.95, but they do not have a reset key to remove the Brake Fluid reminder 'clock'. (Yet) & BMW service will charge $20 to reset this. - I'm seeking advice on what options I have to get this done elsewhere in Sydney by at least a mechanic who is familiar with Mini's ? Also what brake fluid do I need to buy (last I was told Super DOT 4 Castrol) is this correct ? Can someone please verify. 2) BRAKE PADS: Where can I get brake pads for the Mini and what is recommended besides OEM pads for better stopping bite and less brake dust (for street driving) ? I'd like to know what's been tried and what works. 3) SERVICE OPTIONS: Besides BMW Service, can anyone recommend their or a good Mini mechanic. Thank you kindly, Shaz

Apr 29th, 2004, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	I can only recommend Mini to service our cars. My boyfriend works for a Repco mechanic shop and they have all the tools etc and he still doesn't want to touch the car ! Is it worth it, when an average mechanic doesn't know about BMW / MINI cars? I know I pay alot for my services, but I know it's done right. On my first cooper, I had all sorts of dramas and my local Mini dealer was pretty good, even get to have a loan car - Cooper S ! Bet the local mechanics don't get you that ! You might also want to check a few threads ago (Feb/March) as it is mentioned there as well. Cheers ks_cooper - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Apr 29th, 2004, 07:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Steve_ACT #34 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Only MINI dealers have access to the appropriate diagnostic equipment, special tools and trained technicians to service your MINI. I highly recommend that you look very closely at your options before going with a non-authorised repairer. Steve http://www.miniadventures.com.au/ima...lub321x348.bmp

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Apr 30th, 2004, 02:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
asianthug_ak47 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:55 AM Posts: 91 Offline	For oil and fluid changes, I think any good mechanic can do a good job. It is other complex things that certified mechanics must be involved for each type of vehicle. I know BMW charges a lot for an oil change, which I think is crazy. I am doing all the fluid change myself.

Apr 30th, 2004, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 5,548 Offline	This is all very basic stuff. There must be a independent BMW repairer in Sydney?

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