[SupeRub]

Hi all,

Just got my cooper back for new brake fluid and new brake pads & was told the only the rears needed to be replaced and that the fronts were fine.
I have done nearly 44k km and was sure that if anything the front would need to be replaced and not the back.

Is this a common occurrence?

the service adviser said that it might be caused by leaving the park brake on, however I don't think that is the case.

any ideas?

Thanks
Ruben

[ScottyB]

Im pretty sure that under heavy braking (or perhaps any braking), the rear brakes activate first.

Al (GOGADGET) has his rears replaced first too.

From what Ive read, I understand it to be pretty common.

[ScottyB]

Heres some threads that may help you too Ruben:

Brakes Pads worn more on the rear?????

and

Rear brakes

Cheers,
Scotty

[SupeRub]

Cheers Scotty,

I had a quick search but it didn't turn up anything.

Thanks for the links

Rub

[BWROOFCHEX]

you may want to check if your rear calipers are hanging up a little..i replaced my rear calipers myself, because the dealer couldn't see the problem. however, when i released my e-brake, the levers on the rear calipers would intermittently hang up..i noticed this one day on a slight incline, i released the brake and the vehicle wouldn't roll. I jacked the car up and the rear wheels wouldn't spin with ease. I physically tapped the e-brake levers on the calipers and they released.....they didn't stay on enough to cause smoke or any symptoms with exception of premature brake wear. after i replaced my calipers, i haven't had a problem since.

[Boy -with_the_toy]

hi does anyone have any idea whether the front discs, pads and calipers off a mini cooper S would fit on a mini cooper??


are they the same discs and pads??