How to carry out replacement: Brake Discs 1.6 Cooper Mini R53
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How to change front brake discs on Mini R50, R53 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Discs on your MINI MINI
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper S, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One D, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Works, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper S, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One D, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Mini R50, R53. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Hex bit no.H7.
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Tap wrench
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake discs – Mini R50, R53. Tip:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Mini R50, R53 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Mini R50, R53. Take the following steps:
  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 front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mini R50, R53
  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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    Treat the mounting seat of the brake caliper retaining spring. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mini R50, R53. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mini R50, R53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  17. Step 17
    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
    Step 18
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    Install the brake disc.
  18. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
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