I can't understand why your video doesn't have more views. There are little to no videos about doing rear calipers on this Mini, and yours shows everything you need to know. Got my like tho
Thank you from 2024. Great vid. Made changing mine a breeze. I’ve left the old pad carrier bracket on - too rusty for the time I had will get to it next rotor change. But finally my handbrake works again. Cheers boss.
The inner pad has a clip that must be clipped into the actual brake piston before fitting the caliper If you don't clip it onto the piston you will be breaking on the wire clip rather than pushing the rear of the pad, the pad will wear at an angle and or rattle. I have seen incidences of mechanics grinding the clips of which causes a knock when braking or reversing
Thanks for this. Both mine have seized which is not good. Looks fairly straightforward. I was always told to bleed the brakes in the same order you do.
fyi, in the haynes manual it states if the brake hoses are to be disconnected, just put some slight pressure on the brake pedal and it will only lose a slight amount. I used a block of wood. (and yes i know 7 years later)
There are one way valves available that you can fit into the catch bottle line, it stops the caliper drawing fluid or air back up the line when pumping the brake. It is advisable to have the line come up vertical a few inches above the bleed nipple so you can see the air bubbles.
Superb video. I got stuck on removing the metal part of the cable from the hole in the caliper. I did try the screwdriver and hammer but it wasn't budging and didn't want to be too forceful as I wasn't sure it even came out that way. Will try again in near future :)
John Carlyle I had the same issue on the caliper on the other side. I would recommend using a metal saw to cut a notch where the cable goes into the caliper. This will make it easier to remove the handbrake cable. Thanks
I think that'll have to be my last resort (or cut the handbrake cable and change that too), as I paid a surcharge on the refurbished calipers which is refunded upon sending the the old ones back and I don't think they'd be too happy if I've cut bits out of them :D
Removing the spring was easy, but I had to use a cut off wheel to remove the parking brake holder. The bleeder screw was seized, handbrake cable didn't want to budge, and the brake line started to round off, so I stopped and purchased a proper 14mm flare nut wrench, hammered it on and removed it. Got lucky on that one or I'd be buying a whole new line.
donx03 Yeah that is sometimes how it goes. I remember do the same job on thos car before (must have been the other side), and I ended up putting a slot in the handbrake cable holder to get it out.
I have learned, to prevent rounding off a bleeder screw, use a closed circle wrench of appropriate size, then use an open one as required for bleeding.
Daniel Gomez Only one caliper was stated to be not functioning correctly (when pressing the brake pedal and with the handbrake) therefore other side caliper was fine. Thanks for your support.
Hi, sorry I am not sure. I wpuld recommend going on the website of a good brake manufacturer and see if different options are listed for those years. Thanks
I have to say I do like working on Hondas. But that is probably because I have done some much on them. I did the cam chain and guides on a R56 and that was no fun either. Cheers and good luck with your next car.
I can't understand why your video doesn't have more views. There are little to no videos about doing rear calipers on this Mini, and yours shows everything you need to know. Got my like tho
Qwerrrz Thanks for your comment.
Nice clear video mate. Simple instruction and no stupid chipmunk music.
Thank you from 2024. Great vid. Made changing mine a breeze. I’ve left the old pad carrier bracket on - too rusty for the time I had will get to it next rotor change. But finally my handbrake works again. Cheers boss.
Kudos to your camera person. They really got in there to get the good angles.
The inner pad has a clip that must be clipped into the actual brake piston before fitting the caliper
If you don't clip it onto the piston you will be breaking on the wire clip rather than pushing the rear of the pad, the pad will wear at an angle and or rattle.
I have seen incidences of mechanics grinding the clips of which causes a knock when braking or reversing
Thanks for this. Both mine have seized which is not good. Looks fairly straightforward. I was always told to bleed the brakes in the same order you do.
Thanks for the comment. Good luck
Great video. Thank you !
fyi, in the haynes manual it states if the brake hoses are to be disconnected, just put some slight pressure on the brake pedal and it will only lose a slight amount. I used a block of wood. (and yes i know 7 years later)
There are one way valves available that you can fit into the catch bottle line, it stops the caliper drawing fluid or air back up the line when pumping the brake.
It is advisable to have the line come up vertical a few inches above the bleed nipple so you can see the air bubbles.
Superb video. I got stuck on removing the metal part of the cable from the hole in the caliper. I did try the screwdriver and hammer but it wasn't budging and didn't want to be too forceful as I wasn't sure it even came out that way. Will try again in near future :)
John Carlyle I had the same issue on the caliper on the other side. I would recommend using a metal saw to cut a notch where the cable goes into the caliper. This will make it easier to remove the handbrake cable. Thanks
I think that'll have to be my last resort (or cut the handbrake cable and change that too), as I paid a surcharge on the refurbished calipers which is refunded upon sending the the old ones back and I don't think they'd be too happy if I've cut bits out of them :D
John Carlyle I did a little cut but it was neat.... Eurocarparts didnt say anything about it.. I understand your concern though
Why wouldn't you clamp the brake line so fluid loss and more importantly air doesn't enter the system?
thesey Yup, I should have done that. Thanks for the comment
Nice !
Bernardo Picanco Thanks for your comment. I am glad you like the videos.
very helpful, thank you!
donx03 Thanks for your comment. I am glad you liked the video.
Removing the spring was easy, but I had to use a cut off wheel to remove the parking brake holder. The bleeder screw was seized, handbrake cable didn't want to budge, and the brake line started to round off, so I stopped and purchased a proper 14mm flare nut wrench, hammered it on and removed it. Got lucky on that one or I'd be buying a whole new line.
donx03 Yeah that is sometimes how it goes. I remember do the same job on thos car before (must have been the other side), and I ended up putting a slot in the handbrake cable holder to get it out.
Sounds familiar. Same on my R53.
I have learned, to prevent rounding off a bleeder screw, use a closed circle wrench of appropriate size, then use an open one as required for bleeding.
great tutorials mate! How come you didn't replace both rear calipers tho?
Daniel Gomez Only one caliper was stated to be not functioning correctly (when pressing the brake pedal and with the handbrake) therefore other side caliper was fine. Thanks for your support.
Hello. Is there a difference in dimensions between the rear brake calipers of the Mini Cooper S 2002 and 2005?
Hi, sorry I am not sure. I wpuld recommend going on the website of a good brake manufacturer and see if different options are listed for those years. Thanks
Hi bud any idea what size the rear discs are on the S are they 259mm or 280 jcw are 280 i know that.
Sorry I am not sure... the car is now sold a long time ago. Thanks
prodrias ser un poco mas cuidadoso i poner un recipiente para q no caiga el liquido de frenos al suelo, a parte q contamina es sucio.
Ruben Leon I am not sure what you are saying, please can you put your question in English. Thanks
So I have had your comment translated. Yes, I should have been more careful as I dropped some brake fluid on the ground.
Do we have to change those in pairs?
No, however if one caliper is in a bad condition.... the other will not be far behind, if they are of the same age.
Never owned a mini before and your video helped out tremendously thank you
Glad the video helped!
I have to say I do like working on Hondas. But that is probably because I have done some much on them. I did the cam chain and guides on a R56 and that was no fun either. Cheers and good luck with your next car.
You made it wrong,you have to clip in the inner breakpad to the caliber
Adriano Carreiro Hi, I did not touch the brake pads, I just changed the caliper. Are you saying the inner pad should be in the outet position? Thanks
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No the inner sided pad has a clip in the backside you have to clip in there
Adriano Carreiro I see what you mean now. I will check to see if thr pad clipped into the cylinder of the caliper now. Thanks for your good comment.