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DJC · Sep 6th, 2005, 09:45 PM

That pricing structure reminds me when i worked in a Nissan Dealer, the oil filter tool (just a metal ring with a nut on it) was about £50 !!

UKC4 · Sep 6th, 2005, 09:53 PM

Is it because they buy it from Snap-on?? I have heard they are expensive, but dont you get lifetime warranty with that? Maybe worth checking

HObzy · Sep 6th, 2005, 10:24 PM

Its because they dont want you to buy it - they'd rather you paid them to do it

Thats pretty much what i was told when i was looking for the tool to undo the top strut nut without resorting to an impact gun.

(BTW Max, getting coilovers and new discs / pads all round fitted Saturday

Rear pads completely disintegrated at Brunty - didnt even realise til i got back!

)

Lohen · Sep 6th, 2005, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Called in to my local BMW dealer on the way home today

Looking to purchase a brake piston retraction tool to aid fitting new rear brake pads

Its a simple compression tool that fits inside the brake caliper and you wind it up with a socket

BMW tool number 34-1-050

Cost?

£158 less VAT

Now, would anyone from BMW/MINI care to comment on this pricing?

Thanks in anticipation

Similar tools from Ford and even VW cost a fraction

Max

Tell you what, we have a number for a local snap-on guy i will try to talk to him and see how much they charge for one of their tools. It might be a good investment if you are planning to change the pads more often than expected. And with the price the dealer charges you could probably make back the cost in a couple of pad changes.

Hobzy also has a valuable point, thats just because they want to make money on you....

on something that is a very simple job if you can hold a spanner.

Andrey

LMB · Sep 6th, 2005, 10:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Called in to my local BMW dealer on the way home today

Looking to purchase a brake piston retraction tool

You and Dora are getting a bit kinky.

dcfkan · Sep 6th, 2005, 11:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

You and Dora are getting a bit kinky.

YR, we spent hours looking for a torque wrench or whatever the other day

He bought some chains in the end

DK

:apple:

dcfkan · Sep 6th, 2005, 11:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Ahem - note please pps the chain is to chain up my spare wheels in the communal shed I share

I have some other softer rope stuff that Dora ties me up with

DK

:apple:

HObzy · Sep 7th, 2005, 04:42 PM

Weekly checks? Of course (ahem oops).

captain · Sep 8th, 2005, 01:52 PM

ok just changed my rear pads dealer wanted £250 to change front and rear at last service
pad with sensor on is worn most at 3mm but not to sensor yet the rest have pleanty on
you do not need specal tool only long nose plyers to turn the piston clockwise whilst pushing it in i hope this is the corect way as they do not budge otherwise
i have also removed my eibachs now as a canot cope with the ride now i have 16" slites with runflats hope this helps
the best place to get torque wrench is argos £14.99 or £10.75 from screwfix it is the same one

HObzy · Sep 10th, 2005, 05:54 PM

Changed mine today all round - left rear had no pad at all on the inside - flippin sensor is on the drivers side!!! Disc is chewed to buggery! Never mind all done now, ready for the next track day

Coilovers or on too Max!

captain · Sep 10th, 2005, 11:34 PM

there is someone on ebay selling mintex rear pads and disks set for £60 not bad as they want £20 for rear pads

HObzy · Sep 10th, 2005, 11:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Is the disc OK then Tony?

If you want a gramaphone

gbliss · Jan 15th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Replaced front and rear pads with EBC Greenstuff. I tried the needle nose pliers on the rear pistons, with no luck (more like no patience!), so I made my own tool out of a 3/8 drive 11/16 socket. I used a bench grinder on it and left 2 opposite tabs that fit in the holes in the pad and used a ratchet and extension to turn and push at the same time. Much easier!

(I tried to post a picture, but my file is too big and Picture Trail is down - maybe later)

George

Sep 6th, 2005, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 827 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max Called in to my local BMW dealer on the way home today Looking to purchase a brake piston retraction tool to aid fitting new rear brake pads Its a simple compression tool that fits inside the brake caliper and you wind it up with a socket BMW tool number 34-1-050 Cost? £158 less VAT Now, would anyone from BMW/MINI care to comment on this pricing? Thanks in anticipation Similar tools from Ford and even VW cost a fraction Max Tell you what, we have a number for a local snap-on guy i will try to talk to him and see how much they charge for one of their tools. It might be a good investment if you are planning to change the pads more often than expected. And with the price the dealer charges you could probably make back the cost in a couple of pad changes. Hobzy also has a valuable point, thats just because they want to make money on you.... on something that is a very simple job if you can hold a spanner. Andrey New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

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DJC MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 432 Offline	That pricing structure reminds me when i worked in a Nissan Dealer, the oil filter tool (just a metal ring with a nut on it) was about £50 !!

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Sep 6th, 2005, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
UKC4 MINI2 Sex God & etc...... My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bradford Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,335 Offline	Is it because they buy it from Snap-on?? I have heard they are expensive, but dont you get lifetime warranty with that? Maybe worth checking

Sep 6th, 2005, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	Its because they dont want you to buy it - they'd rather you paid them to do it Thats pretty much what i was told when i was looking for the tool to undo the top strut nut without resorting to an impact gun. (BTW Max, getting coilovers and new discs / pads all round fitted Saturday Rear pads completely disintegrated at Brunty - didnt even realise til i got back! )

Sep 6th, 2005, 11:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB You and Dora are getting a bit kinky. YR, we spent hours looking for a torque wrench or whatever the other day He bought some chains in the end DK :apple:

Sep 6th, 2005, 11:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max Ahem - note please pps the chain is to chain up my spare wheels in the communal shed I share I have some other softer rope stuff that Dora ties me up with DK :apple:

Sep 7th, 2005, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	Weekly checks? Of course (ahem oops).

Sep 8th, 2005, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
captain MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: up north Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,028 Offline	ok just changed my rear pads dealer wanted £250 to change front and rear at last service pad with sensor on is worn most at 3mm but not to sensor yet the rest have pleanty on you do not need specal tool only long nose plyers to turn the piston clockwise whilst pushing it in i hope this is the corect way as they do not budge otherwise i have also removed my eibachs now as a canot cope with the ride now i have 16" slites with runflats hope this helps the best place to get torque wrench is argos £14.99 or £10.75 from screwfix it is the same one

Sep 10th, 2005, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	Changed mine today all round - left rear had no pad at all on the inside - flippin sensor is on the drivers side!!! Disc is chewed to buggery! Never mind all done now, ready for the next track day Coilovers or on too Max!

Sep 10th, 2005, 11:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
captain MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: up north Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,028 Offline	there is someone on ebay selling mintex rear pads and disks set for £60 not bad as they want £20 for rear pads

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Sep 10th, 2005, 11:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max Is the disc OK then Tony? If you want a gramaphone

Jan 15th, 2006, 04:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
gbliss MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 01:16 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Replaced front and rear pads with EBC Greenstuff. I tried the needle nose pliers on the rear pistons, with no luck (more like no patience!), so I made my own tool out of a 3/8 drive 11/16 socket. I used a bench grinder on it and left 2 opposite tabs that fit in the holes in the pad and used a ratchet and extension to turn and push at the same time. Much easier! (I tried to post a picture, but my file is too big and Picture Trail is down - maybe later) George