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Changing the front discs and pads on a Mini

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28

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01:00:00

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Introduction

Tutorial made on a Mini 1.6i

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  1. Once the wheel is removed, unseize the torx screw with penetrating oil Tap the screw with a hammer Tap the screw with a hammer

    • Once the wheel is removed, unseize the torx screw with penetrating oil

    • Tap the screw with a hammer

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  2. Unscrew and remove the screw with a T45 torx Unscrew and remove the screw with a T45 torx

    • Unscrew and remove the screw with a T45 torx

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  3. Remove the anti-vibration spring using a flat screwdriver, starting at the top and finishing at the bottom Remove the anti-vibration spring using a flat screwdriver, starting at the top and finishing at the bottom Remove the anti-vibration spring using a flat screwdriver, starting at the top and finishing at the bottom

    • Remove the anti-vibration spring using a flat screwdriver, starting at the top and finishing at the bottom

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  4. Release the pads by pushing the piston back, to do this: place a screwdriver between the disc and the caliper and move the screwdriver from left to right Release the pads by pushing the piston back, to do this: place a screwdriver between the disc and the caliper and move the screwdriver from left to right

    • Release the pads by pushing the piston back, to do this: place a screwdriver between the disc and the caliper and move the screwdriver from left to right

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  5. Remove the two caps present on the caliper columns Unscrew these two columns with a ratchet and a 7 mm Allen bit. Unscrew these two columns with a ratchet and a 7 mm Allen bit.

    • Remove the two caps present on the caliper columns

    • Unscrew these two columns with a ratchet and a 7 mm Allen bit.

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  6. Unscrew the columns with a 7 mm Allen bit ratchet. Move the columns back to remove the stirrup Remove the caliper

    • Unscrew the columns with a 7 mm Allen bit ratchet.

    • Move the columns back to remove the stirrup

    • Remove the caliper

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  7. Remove the pad from the caliper by pushing it outward from the caliper. Remove the pad from the caliper by pushing it outward from the caliper.

    • Remove the pad from the caliper by pushing it outward from the caliper.

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  8. Hang the caliper on the spring so as not to damage the brake hose Hang the caliper on the spring so as not to damage the brake hose

    • Hang the caliper on the spring so as not to damage the brake hose

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  9. Remove the second pad present on the disc Remove the second pad present on the disc Remove the second pad present on the disc

    • Remove the second pad present on the disc

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  10. Loosen the two screws on the yoke using a ratchet and a 16 socket. Loosen the two screws on the yoke using a ratchet and a 16 socket. Loosen the two screws on the yoke using a ratchet and a 16 socket.

    • Loosen the two screws on the yoke using a ratchet and a 16 socket.

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  11. Remove the two screws from the yoke Remove the disc cover The disk is free

    • Remove the two screws from the yoke

    • Remove the disc cover

    • The disk is free

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  12. Pull the disc to remove it from the hub Pull the disc to remove it from the hub

    • Pull the disc to remove it from the hub

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  13. Clean the disc seat on the hub using brake cleaner Rub the disc seat on the hub with a wire brush or sandpaper Rub the disc seat on the hub with a wire brush or sandpaper

    • Clean the disc seat on the hub using brake cleaner

    • Rub the disc seat on the hub with a wire brush or sandpaper

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  14. Clean the tread at the pad locations using brake cleaner. Wire brush these locations Wire brush these locations

    • Clean the tread at the pad locations using brake cleaner.

    • Wire brush these locations

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  15. Compare the dimensions of the new pads with the old one: width and height Particularly check the attachment system for the caliper pads

    • Compare the dimensions of the new pads with the old one: width and height

    • Particularly check the attachment system for the caliper pads

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  16. Compare the new and old disc; check the number of holes (5) on the disc face, the width and the diameter Both discs are ventilated

    • Compare the new and old disc; check the number of holes (5) on the disc face, the width and the diameter

    • Both discs are ventilated

    • 4 holes to fix the wheel and 1 to fix the disc

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  17. Simply place the new disc on the hub Simply place the new disc on the hub

    • Simply place the new disc on the hub

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  18. Align the holes in the disc with those in the hub to replace the disc screw Align the holes in the disc with those in the hub to replace the disc screw

    • Align the holes in the disc with those in the hub to replace the disc screw

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  19. Replace the disc screw and tighten it using a ratchet and a T45 Torx socket. Replace the disc screw and tighten it using a ratchet and a T45 Torx socket. Replace the disc screw and tighten it using a ratchet and a T45 Torx socket.

    • Replace the disc screw and tighten it using a ratchet and a T45 Torx socket.

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  20. Place the screed back on the disc Tighten the two bolts by hand Tighten the two bolts by hand

    • Place the screed back on the disc

    • Tighten the two bolts by hand

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  21. Tighten the two bolts with a ratchet and a 16 socket. Don't hesitate to squeeze hard

    • Tighten the two bolts with a ratchet and a 16 socket.

    • Don't hesitate to squeeze hard

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  22. Place the first plate on the screed Place the first plate on the screed Place the first plate on the screed

    • Place the first plate on the screed

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  23. Remove the caliper from the spring and clean it with brake cleaner Remove the caliper from the spring and clean it with brake cleaner Remove the caliper from the spring and clean it with brake cleaner

    • Remove the caliper from the spring and clean it with brake cleaner

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  24. Place the pad in the caliper and clip it into the piston Place the pad in the caliper and clip it into the piston Place the pad in the caliper and clip it into the piston

    • Place the pad in the caliper and clip it into the piston

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  25. Place the caliper on the disc Place the caliper on the disc Place the caliper on the disc

    • Place the caliper on the disc

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  26. Push in the stirrup columns Tighten the columns with a 7 mm Allen key. Tighten the columns with a 7 mm Allen key.

    • Push in the stirrup columns

    • Tighten the columns with a 7 mm Allen key.

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  27. Place the spring on the caliper starting from the bottom, then the top Place the spring on the caliper starting from the bottom, then the top Place the spring on the caliper starting from the bottom, then the top

    • Place the spring on the caliper starting from the bottom, then the top

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  28. Using a hammer, check that the spring is at the bottom of each side of the caliper Using a hammer, check that the spring is at the bottom of each side of the caliper

    • Using a hammer, check that the spring is at the bottom of each side of the caliper

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