Replacing Brake Discs, Pads & Rear Springs

[Lottz]

Hi all,

Wonder if you can help me, me and my boyfriend are going to replace the brakes and rear springs on my car next weekend, and was wondering if there's anything I need to know - e.g. where's the best place to get parts, any special tools required? etc. It's a 2001 Mini One.

Thanks

Lottie

[Guest DazH]

Howdy Charlotte,

Welcome to our community!

I've never done such a job.... on a mini. But, i imagine there is nothing more to it then to a Bmw,Bmw.

If ya attempting it together i can only assume you have some knowledge of doing such a job. Even if ya havn't, TO THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS for you! go for it

Pads slip out once the caliper is removed and the piston needs compressing for thenew ones to slot in (they'll be thicker). Nice set of adjustable pliers will do the job there.
Disks will need a disk square socket to release them. Self explanitory. Nothing special.

Why replace the springs?...

Daz

[btmaldon]

Eurocarparts are good for spares or you could try these:

http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/wl.aspx?40000059〈=eng

[Lottz]

Hi thanks Daz,

We're replacing the springs because the last MOT flagged them & the brakes up as an advisory and being heavily corroded... discovered this after purchasing Mini ... lol oh well, you live and learn ;)

MOT due at the end of the month and I have nowhere off-road to keep it should it not pass so we're trying to get in there and sort it out now to avoid any probs :)

Lottz

[Lottz]

Is this the correct size spanner for doing the brakes with? Not sure if this is for the classic Mini or new one, or both?

http://www.minisport.com/tolspan07200-draper-brake-adjusting-spanner.html#product_tabs_description

Thanks in advance