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Cooper S Front brake pads Install Guide

Your Cooper S

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This page covers the US Cooper S hardtop.

Stronger stops
Medium$60–$1701 hr
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Why do it

Better bite and less fade.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Unbolt the front caliper.
    Watch this step (Mod MINI, on a 2005 Cooper S) (0:41–2:42)

  2. Swap the pads

    • Clean the slides, grease them, and fit the new pads.
    Watch this step (4:45–7:38)

  3. Refit the caliper

    • Bolt the caliper back on.
    Watch this step (7:38–9:03)

  4. Bed them in

    • Do firm stops from about 50 mph.
    Watch this step (15:22–16:02)

  5. Remove the caliper and bracket

    • Unbolt the caliper, pads and bracket.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2007-2013 Mini) (0:43–3:04)

  6. Clean and grease

    • Wire brush it and fit fresh clips with grease.
    Watch this step (3:04–5:18)

  7. Fit the new pads

    • Bolt on the bracket, pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (5:18–7:27)

  8. Finish up

    • Fit the wheel and pump the pedal.
    Watch this step (8:24–9:04)

  9. Remove the caliper

    • Take off the clip and caliper bolts.
    Watch this step (Premium Octane, on an F56) (1:26–3:29)

  10. Swap the pads and sensor

    • Press the piston in and swap the pads and sensor.
    Watch this step (4:50–6:56)

  11. Refit it all

    • Grease the slides and bolt it together.
    Watch this step (6:56–9:15)

  12. Reset the reminder

    • Reset the brake service light.
    Watch this step (9:57–10:38)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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