I'm doing a brake job on my '04 S and the front brakes were no problem at all. The rear however are a different story.
I'm having an issue getting the pistons to go back into the calipers. I've tried multiple claps and lots of pressure, but they just won't budge. Am I missing something? The front calipers were not an issue, but the rear ones are wrecking me.
I no longer have a MINI, but if I recall correctly you need to rotate the rear pistons back into the caliper. I think you can use a large screwdriver for the job, but there is a special tool that makes things a lot easier.
I purchased one of these tool kits when I had the MINI but never used it as I had planned to install a set of low dust pads but ended up getting rid of the cars before doing that job. Send me a PM and perhaps we can work something out (I'm in the Rochester area).
- dl
-- Edited by Pamlico on Tuesday 16th of November 2010 10:21:10 PM
Good luck. If you get stuck let me know and you can borrow the tool. I'm not looking to get rid of this as I have a BMW i35i and a deposit down on the upcoming 1M and the tool has adapters for different BMW brake systems.
-- Edited by Pamlico on Thursday 18th of November 2010 09:46:27 AM
harbor freight has the kit with tool and adaptor plates for $30. better if on sale or coupon. I have used it. Pony up for the Bentley book. Plus there is a howto thread on NAM.
