How to carry out replacement: Brake Pads 1.6 Cooper Mini R53
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How to change rear brake pads on Mini R50, R53 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Pads on your MINI MINI
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Anti-squeal paste
HEX bit No.H7.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. Professionals recommend:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  13. Step 13
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    Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – Mini R50, R53. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 14
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mini R53 2002 1.4 One D Brake Pads
    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Comments – 2
  • @user_1056038
    13.07.2022 11:11
    Member
    2005 Mini One as no retaining spring, also the bolts for the calliper are different.
  • @user_1307493
    25.12.2022 13:03
    Member
    No mention of handbrake adjustment after winding back the piston and fitting new pads?
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