[Sushi]

Hi, I think there is very little information available about changing the brake pads on the Mini.
I intend to do the rear pads this weekend and I will take pictures and see if I can write a quick how-to guide for everyone.

However, I still have a couple of question before starting the job:

-Should I remove the brake fluid reservoir top before starting?
-Should I need to remove the caliper to set the new pads?
-I know I need a wind back tool for the rear piston, but who knows exactly which adapter fits the best? Any pictures?
-Which other tools are needed? Size of socket?
-Which torque setting for the wheels bolt and caliper bolts?
-Should I lubricate ends of pads, which contact and slide in caliper bracket?


Thanks for any answers

[Sushi]

Thanks, for the link Max.

So, we have some answers, but still a couple of question.
Let me summarise:

-Should I remove the brake fluid reservoir top before starting?
Not really needed (?)

-Should I need to remove the caliper to set the new pads?
Yes.

-I know I need a wind back tool for the rear piston, but who knows exactly which adapter fits the best? Any pictures?
??????

-Which other tools are needed? Size of socket?
Use a socket wrench with a 16mm socket and breaker bar to remove the two bolts that hold the caliper to the hub carrier.

-Which torque setting for the wheels bolt and caliper bolts?
??????

-Should I lubricate ends of pads, which contact and slide in caliper bracket?
Not really needed (?)

[jwardell]

Have a look at a recent topic that is similar:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/maintenance-mini-care/67889-brake-pads-what-pain.html

[Sushi]

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell

Have a look at a recent topic that is similar:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/maintenance-mini-care/67889-brake-pads-what-pain.html

Yeah I always have a look to the forum before posting anything I actually did post something there, but there is no answer to my questions...


It seems though that Max is the man

[Sushi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

-Which torque setting for the wheels bolt and calliper bolts?
?????? DUNNO, I do it by feel

-Should I lubricate ends of pads, which contact and slide in calliper bracket?
Not really needed (?) NO, use some copper grease on the spring clips, once fitted to the calliper - being careful not to apply too much.

I found some interesting information on torque settings and lubrication. Car is different but it gives a good idea until someone (me? ) write a good how to for the Mini .

Here are the links:
M Brake Pads
E36 Changing Brake Pads

Calliper bolts are different but I suppose torque could be the same:

Quote:

Wheel remounting torque is (100NM ~ 73.7 ftlb).
Install the caliper assembly and torque the guide bolts to (30NM~ 22 ftlb~264 inlb)

[Sushi]

Regarding the discs on the bottom of one of the page I've put in my links I found that:

Click Me

It still not Mini, but there may be some tips to pickup.

We really need a good source of information about Mini maintenace. Any chance we get a haynes issue at some point

[Sushi]

That sucks.

Rear calliper bold is an hex key I don't know which diameter.
BMW didn't have the pad sensors, so I haven't done it yet.