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Old Mar 16th, 2005, 02:46 AM   #1
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Rear Brake Pad Wear

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.

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Old Mar 16th, 2005, 03:26 AM   #2 (permalink)
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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.

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Old Mar 16th, 2005, 03:31 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Heres some threads that may help you too Ruben:

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

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Old Mar 16th, 2005, 08:29 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Cheers Scotty,

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

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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.
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Old Mar 22nd, 2005, 09:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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front brake pads and discs!!

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??
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