'12 Mini Cooper: Rear Brake Pads, Rotors & Calipers

In this video I bring you along as I replace the rear brakes on a 2012 Mini Cooper. The rear calipers are locked up tight so I had to replace those as well. Little out of my wheel house on this one folks.
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[@markwoolridge]

Hi Eric, On the Mini, the bleed dust cover has a loop of rubber so as not to loose the cap but it also doubles as a wear sensor wire retainer, just feed the cap around the cable. PS, still enjoy the vids and the English accent 😂

[@ClassicBMWFanInQuebec]

They still have that huh? My 1992 BMW with ATE brakes has the same bleeder cap with the cable loop.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh cool thanks 👍

[@DougieLawson]

The English accent was just about as bad as Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins.

[@robbyxp1]

@@DougieLawson That was my thought, he's doing a Dick Van Dyke

[@paulbenkovitz2061]

Should you use a German accent because it is a BMW?

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Eric, there is an excellent way to remember the conversion factor between N-m, and Ft-lb. Now I know that you don't fly, but, the most common commercial airliner on Earth is the Boeing 737. 737 is the conversion factor between N-m and Ft-lb. If you have a value in Ft-lb divide it by 0.737 and that will give you the corresponding number of N-m. If you have a value in N-m multiply that number by 0.737 and that will give you the value in Ft-lb. Just a little tip for you from out here in the desert Southwest.

[@billc7211]

Nice tip! I always used 3/4 as good enough. But the 737 is easy enough to remember.

[@javirodify]

it is not 737

[@TheOtherBill]

@@javirodify if you want to be like that, it's .737561. 737 is good enough, actually 3/4 is usually good enough.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

@@javirodify OK, wise guy it's 0.737562 like anybody cares about 0.000562.

[@Antti79]

@@satamanschmidt3428 Yup. Torque wrenches aren't even that accurate.

[@CredibleHulk]

No need to worry about the British accent, the Mini is a BMW anyway.

[@SouthMainAuto]

For some reason I thought they were still made in England but owned by BMW

[@0313bouchey]

I’ve done a few mini’s myself. Zippy little buggers.

[@bobuilt10]

​@@SouthMainAutoYou are correct Eric they are made in Oxford England.

[@-DC-]

Manufactured in England Netherlands Austria and soon to be Germany.

[@markplenty2631]

And Peugeot have a part in it too

[@Isayso1]

Hi Eric. Bowden is called everything with a wire in a hose or a pipe over here in Germany. You will find them on bicycle brakes as much as on cars for clutch, brake, choke gas purposes or on anything that requires the transmission of push - or pullforces over a distance. It is named after the irishman Ernest Bowden, who invented it. Nowadays it is often replaced by hydraulic or electric devices.

[@charlestredway8253]

I enjoy watching and learning without having to lean over your shoulder. I’m 65 and my body has lost its strength to do what you do. But I appreciate being in the bay watching professional work being done.

[@dudleydeplorable5307]

Amen brother...! My broken body is 70. I'm working on '49 and '51 Ford 8n's, getting them ready to sell. I'm working to sell everything with any value. I'm sinking rapidly under Bidenomics...!

[@paulwatson1507]

Me too.

[@tonynicholson7564]

Same here 64

[@tonynicholson7564]

123

[@tonynicholson7564]

Brake cleaner😢

[@danielhale4556]

Forget pinching off the hose or calling your wife "old girl"; I am more offended that I didn't get a sound effect for the brake clean. Love your videos, Eric. Keep them coming.

[@summerforever6736]

Lol

[@PamelaDunlop-nn6jz]

As a proud new owner of a 50th Anniversary Mini Cooper Camden as my new car 🚗 I love how you are able 2 stop me from getting ripped off by garage's, thanks 👌☮️😊X

[@akidojlaw537]

I’ve been looking at your channel for sometime and took your suggestion to look at the rain man. It’s comical to see the difference between you two, the tools and tear down parts are organized but the rain man’s looks like a ransom note! I love both for different reasons. Wish we could get an update on Hannah, she knew how to give it back to you. Thanks for being there.

[@dudleydeplorable5307]

I think many long term followers of SMAR, LLC would love to have an update on Hannah. And on the other young woman, her name eludes me as I type. The ladies may wish to remain out of the public domain.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

@@dudleydeplorable5307 Here, here I agree. How are the girls of SMA doing. Inquiring minds want to know.

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

@@dudleydeplorable5307 Miss Marie

[@ddk80]

Mini Cooper Clubman - coming from a former owner, sell it immediately before the timing chain tensioner goes bad, plastic thermostat housing cracks or the oil filter housing needs replacing.

[@TheRedgtv2000]

I own many of them and if you know how to fix and maintain them they will last for a longtime!

[@sbrown307]

Maybe we will see it again! Eric O needs a new challenge now and then.

[@BigPaul62]

Add the head gasket to that list as well.

[@wirefeed3419]

@@TheRedgtv2000 Exactly, not all car problems are the car’s problems. As with many things in life Money, Assets, Health, relationships, people refuse to look at what is in the mirror.

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

WOW I believe that’s the first ever mini pooper on SMA……👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

It must be International Week at SMA...maybe he'll treat us to a FIAT next!

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

@@chrisfreemesser5707 Let’s really give Mr O a challenge…… A Land Rover…..

[@jonathanmoss5328]

@@jaxsonhugh9334 and make him guarantee it to work for 6+ months after 😂😂😂

[@CreatureOTNight]

@@jaxsonhugh9334 Nope nope OHHH hell no it's the 51st state week even if its a kraut wagon.

[@CreatureOTNight]

@@jaxsonhugh9334 Once you go 51st you dont go back.

[@John_Ridley]

A "Bowden" cable is any cable where the core pulls through the center of an outer tension casing. Any brake cable like that as well as bicycle brake and shifter cables, motorcycle clutch cables, etc, are all examples of Bowden cables.

[@PiffleMasterYT]

Bowden cables are bidirectional, unlike bicycle brake cables etc. which are unidirectional.

[@tommilton5753]

Not to forget the once ubiquitous choke cable.

[@TheOtherBill]

@@PiffleMasterYT If they were unidirectional the brake would never release once applied.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Who is Bowden? 🤷‍♂️

[@PiffleMasterYT]

@@TheOtherBill There is a return spring.

[@ka9qoa]

Enjoying a spot of tea even...Nice detail!

[@lloydprunier4415]

Glad you said something about the bolt size vs the hex size. Now when I do a eyeroll I'll know I'm not the only one!

[@TheOtherBill]

Having once worked in the hardware biz, it drives me crazy when people do that. What's almost as bad is when people call anything with a hex head a bolt. Small engine mechanics seem to be the worst for that particular sin.

[@digger8090]

In good old England,we don’t say fork and knife,we say trouble and strife when we talk about our wife,thanks Eric,,nice that you have your young wife to help you bleed brakes,keep up the videos,they are good to watch.✅👍🍺😊

[@cycleguy666]

Love your work and videos. I am 67 and retired tech. Still puttering with my vehicles. Changed my Diff oil and transfer case oils today. I have a few pet peeves!! For example ....when I started working in the 70s it was foot pounds of torque....not pound feet and I will continue as such. How about you? I say Engine not Motor. Gasoline or diesel engine. Electric starter motor!! It's the way I learned in school. Kinda like a Man and Woman. Not gonna change my learning on the say so of delusion!! Hahaha 😂😊

[@leftyo9589]

and all the fasteners were standard, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 etc!!

[@saintsarecoming13]

On the subject of engine versus motor, a motor is something that imparts motive force. Every engine is a motor but not every motor is an engine. People say "motors are electric" but will use an impact wrench with an air motor in it, totally neglecting pneumatic or hydraulic motors. The terms are really interchangeable for all intents and purposes but yeah technically it's an engine.

[@tommilton5753]

School physics (1960s, Scotland), it was foot-pounds for a force, pounds-feet for torque.

[@nealfox1976]

I miss the sheep sound with fluid film. Great video Mr.O.

[@FortunateJuice]

Me too.

[@mph5896]

Were they expecting the complimentary gas and vacuum😁

[@douglash3129]

Hi Eric and the lovely Mrs. O., Hey Eric, have you noticed when you are wearing your cheaters you grab the wrong sockets because the bolt heads look bigger?

[@alm7707]

I drove my 2010 mini for 2 years with the low tire light on thinking that one day I would buy new tire pressure sensors and get them programed to the car, but couldn't justify the cost. Then I got reading up on it and found you can do a reset to turn off the light and there are no sensors. The tire pressure monitor works through the abs. If a tire is low the circumference changes and the abs monitors a slower speed on that wheel and turns on the light. Funny thing is, there are tpm sensors listed for this car!

[@andyellis307]

I'm a brit Matthew 😂 Eric is such a cool guy love watching his videos. There is no right and wrong way all cars are a ball ache and as long as it goes back together and works alls good 👍

[@gordyboy01]

Am from Scotland and your attempt at part English, part Scottish accent made me burst out laughing Eric 😱🤣🤣🤣👍. Love the SMA Channel❤

[@Wrenchingdaily]

Hey Eric, another great video. I noticed you have the Astro high flow swivel on your impact gun. Not sure how long they’ve been on the market, but I’ve only recently discovered them and I really like them. Was wondering what you think of them? Keep the videos coming my guy.

[@D989501L]

Good enough accent, "crack the Bleed Nipple" will do it😊. Regards Richard 🇬🇧

[@jonhall5073]

Thank God a new SMA Video!!! I was getting nervous

[@aussiebloke609]

Mini (also called Classic Mini) is British. MINI is _German_ - owned by BMW. PS: Now I think on it, bolts that are designated by the shank/thread diameter instead of the hex size...maybe they're Whitworth bolts? 😁

[@riaanlouw1874]

Came here to say the same. Forget the British accent for modern Mini's. It should be German accent.

[@Paul1958R]

The minute you see it has wheel bolts (not studs) you know its German.

[@DIYDaveOK]

Heck I didnt think most Mini Coopers lasted long enough to ever actually NEED new brakes....😂. Thanks as always, Eric...

[@CreatureOTNight]

If they were "British" minis they would last.

[@CrimeVid]

Cooper S’s lasted pretty well, if you missed the trees… There was a time when they wouldn’t insure them unless they had a roll cage and you were over 21.

[@CreatureOTNight]

@@CrimeVid Sounds like a Ford Escort MK1.

[@ferrumignis]

@@CrimeVid That sounds extremely unlikely. Getting insured on anything with a roll cage fitted is very difficult, you usually need specialist insurance.

[@moehoward01]

​@@ferrumignisI think that was sarcasm.

[@d.a.2742]

Actually Eric, 25 Fig Newtons = stomachache!😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikemaccracken3112]

25 fig newtons = a half a day in the bathroom😂

[@daroccot]

33:17 wire wear sensor is secured by the bleeder screw rubber cap... but zip ties work too.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Oh is it really!? Dang! I looked in service info too and they didn't even mention it!

[@cameo25000]

I worked on a 2020 Ford Transit rear bakes today, and the wire was secured the same way.

[@gilberta458]

should say cable ties not a zip ties.. 😂😂😂

[@tomtheplummer7322]

They are zip ties because of the sound they make fastening them. 😂

[@etheroar6312]

@@gilberta458 they can tie more than just cables zip it is

[@fredsalter1915]

Why do all Canadian's say "a-boat" when they pronounce "about"??? LOL! Great vid again, Eric!! +1 for "the old fork and knife"

[@thedogbarber]

I'm waiting for all the Brits to chime in and correct all your mistakes....about a German car.

[@garymallard4699]

Their Royal family is German too !! 😂

[@PJBonoVox]

@@garymallard4699 We'd rather not talk about that 😬

[@clonetrooper576]

tis a BMW after all LOL

[@peerverbraak]

And made in the netherlands,big strikes in That company now

[@garymallard4699]

@@PJBonoVox pip pip..cheertio's. mate

[@MrRunner]

I'm riding down to DC to see family next month, but I'd be happy to give you free lessons in correctly spoken English, Scots and Irish en route. It pleases us when you call the parts of the car correctly, bonnet, boot and tyre. Good for you. Please note, we do NOT have an accent. You do. We invented the language and it started with us, though it has not gone unnoticed at your sterling efforts to improve, as has Rainman Ray. Carry on and keep calm

[@timerickson7056]

I think the brake rotor rust issues may be related to the cost of the pine tar stuff they put on to prevent rust .

[@mrfishbulb7187]

If you fancy watching an English mechanic on you tube try '6D Diesels'. His Southwestern accent and funny quips are great.

[@spelunkerd]

What I find odd about those aftermarket pads is the way there don't seem to be any positive "bumps" on the inboard side of the inner rear pad (seen at 9:25) to mate with the positive cross on the head of the piston. Most of this style of parking brake will rotate the inner assembly while the head of the piston can't rotate because it is held in place by those mating bumps.

[@PeterComa]

Hello Eric, sorry these mini’s are build in the Netherlands, and they are build by bmw. So nothing English at all. Keep up the good videos😎

[@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris]

This brake job was missing the sound for the brake clean can. Super enjoyable.

[@yowser8780]

Miss the 'bleating sheep' for the Fluid Film too.

[@CreatureOTNight]

Rainman Ray has that TM for brake clean.

[@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris]

@@CreatureOTNight he sometimes uses a different sound

[@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris]

@@yowser8780 your right

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

It's not an English accent you need, it's ze Cherman accent, since the Mini is actually a Bavarian Money Waster. Sure, a classic mini with a Union Jack on the roof, " know wha' I mean ? "

[@victorbarranca2910]

You are a master of what you do, I wish more Tech's took the pride in their work like you do.

[@curtgomes]

Back in 2014 my wife wanted a Mini Cooper. I didn't want to get one because of the poor reputation for reliability and repair costs. She won out. Found a high end Mini Countryman with 8,000 miles. (R60) 4WD The car now has 60K+k miles on it and it has never given us one issue. Nine years later she's as happy as a clam. I maintain it myself as the dealership is far away. These cars are real performers in the snow. I have been pleasantly surprised. By the way Eric, the car is made by BMW in Austria. Try your German accent the next time. it can't be any worse.... You got a terrific helper there but I'll bet you already know that. Thanks for the videos....

[@chrisreed7097]

I always use high temp grease instead of the silicone stuff. Because I am too cheap for the silicone grease stuff. Is this a dumb idea? Never had problems but i live in Texas with no rust issues.

[@anthonydefreitas6006]

Eric giving another Jam Jar a new lease of life 👍 18:00 would that be the Scotty K scale ?

[@tonyaustin9478]

And here I thought I was the only one who packed the core box full of misc stuff. Pads, hoses, clips, rusty bolts, the pos tool that aggravated you that day, etc. I tell my guys if the old rotors would fit, they'd go in the core box too. Always saves you a couple trips to the trash can or scrap bin.😂😮

[@SouthMainAuto]

🤣👍

[@briandeschene8424]

Drifting away from things automotive but I do the same thing when returning printer toner cartridges for recycle. *Everything* generated from the process (cardboard strips, plastic covers, packing slip, packaging, etc.) goes in that box and nothing into my trash when I’m done.

[@macmikey]

I work at NAPA so thank you for that! heh heh. We only want the part complete in original box, so anything else goes to reman people with it.

[@uglysteve1]

Wuss-Bag productions presents “wtf was I thinking and why did I even get out of bed this morning?” FOR THE MONEY!!!!!!

[@MrSuperFly03]

The wear wire should have gone into the bleader cap, there`s a little groove for it.

[@timlochner9147]

8:12 How are the powerstop pads holding up on Mrs O's van I got 50000 on the ones on my f150

[@mboelts]

Forget the English accent for that one, you need the German accent to be accurate.

[@TraceyAllen]

W.A.F means width across flats. I had to look it up.

[@French20cent]

Ah yes the 1.6 THP engine, half-french half-german. Soon you'll do an engine R&R on this :D

[@jimrodgers3684]

Mrs O! The look you gave Eric when he asked if you were pushing the right pedal was priceless! Well played, young lady!

[@riceburner4747]

My favorite guy on brakes! U have molded me in your image.😂🤣 Im 70, when did we start using fig Newton meters? Took me agree to get used to mm's. I miss your brake clean orchestra! 😭 👍✊🖖🇺🇸

[@FishFind3000]

I thought you never touched import cars?????!!!!

[@jonsnell4751]

In the 60s and 70s I used to race 1275 Mini Coopers. Brilliant little fast cars of their day. Roll cage inside the body ... just in case. Great fun. Foot hard down on the throttle and into the bend we went. Power puuled me through every time.

[@harrylister804]

Those Mini's had spare maneuvering power? wink,wink. I've always wanted the first 2 door reincarnation, manual trans of course. All the other variants just dont have the charm.

[@davidexley3110]

You need the German accent as they are made by BMW of Germany not the British.

[@hgoff5617]

you can make your own alignment stud by just buying a 3" bolt and cutting the head off. I did that for my BMW so i could finally mount wheels.

[@david130469]

You have the perfect wife, good cook, sense of humour and probably roar’s like a bear when she comes 😂👍💙

[@edwardgriffin8092]

The width across the flats (WAF) determines the wrench size used. A finish pattern hex nut and bolt will have the same WAF for both the nut and bolt. The same holds true for a heavy pattern nut and bolt. As long as you do not mix up finish and heavy patterns you will use the same size wrench for the nut and bolt.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Mrs. O Got you Eric !, when she said "Are you Europe-an!" Did you look at those pants 👖 😅

[@novaka240]

I love the fig newton reference! Classic.

[@doncoffey5820]

It’s not German Eric, it’s definitely British but that doesn’t make it better it’s the lowest of the low for a mechanic, I hate those things. Don from England. I think your accent is pushing Australian but good effort.

[@barryjones872]

There should be a cap that ties the cable to the bleed screw

[@stuartkynoch7289]

You need to brush up on your German. Specifically the Bavarian dialect. ;)

[@gflores7018]

Mini Thunder Thanks for the video

[@ecleveland1]

Back in the ancient times, before 1993 and the Internet of things or the Googler and the Yahoo. I used to have a torque sheet taped inside the lid of my top box that listed the recommend torque settings based on grade of bolt, bolt diameter and type of threads and thread pitch and material type the bolt that went in to, ie. steel, or aluminum. I used this when I didn't have a manual to get the torque specifications for whatever I was working on at the time. I haven't checked but I bet there is one to be found on the world wide interweb if someone wants one.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Most oe's have that chart right in service data too

[@seventhladderautosport]

You usually “clip” that sensor wire with the rubber dust cap of the bleeder screw just to hold it

[@TomWishaupt]

This is really neccessary though. I forgot to clip it back and the rubbing of the cable against the rim triggered the "replace pads" message (and eventually a red brake light in the dash) on my BMW 1 series

[@Hilts30]

Nice video as always. UK and US, separated by a common language as we grab the correct size spanner, put on the new brake discs and change gear left handed in the test drive. Oh and that’s not a mini, those boots wouldn’t fit inside a real mini 😄

[@steveo6631]

Top notch video on the youtubes..... SMA has all the shhhhevrolaaays fixed.... Its pretty cool that Mrs. O still makes appearances...

[@scottyparker2534]

Another good video Eric love it when you and miss all work together you two are a hoot God bless you both

[@MrKnowwun]

OMG, He's working on BMW's now, watch out Car Ninja.

[@gocars3210]

We didn’t get the brake clean fanfare 😢

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr. O. I learned about bolt vs Hex size today, and it was all your fault. Here I am, minding my own business, and learned something I never knew. And it made sense as well. I couldn't ask for more unless you give me Green Stamps. You do remember Green Stamps, right? Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@brandonlink6568]

Is this the first Mini we've seen on the channel?

[@jayjudd6518]

❤ cool something different.😊

[@donlemme898]

Very entertaining video as you never see anyone working on one of these. You and Mrs. O are made this one pretty humorous. Good stuff. Have a great rest of the week.

[@SlimFarmer]

Could you give us a tool tour? Keep up the awesome work man love it.

[@CreatureOTNight]

A "tool tour" you mean let us look at your second mortgage for tools if he's a snap on fan boy.

[@ranger178]

he did some in his old videos

[@zoidberg444]

Oxfordshires finest Krautwagon at SMA. The best crossover on film since Avengers Endgame. 😂

[@tschuuuls486]

The brake pad wear sensor wire is usually routed in the "rubber loop" of the brake bleeder cap, for next time :D

[@chriswest1996]

"Next time" or 2034

[@whobeeme1]

10mm vs 16mm bolt, you are spot on there. Thanks from Denmark :)

[@BrandenAllen]

Imperial march for the hose pinch pliers.

[@SouthMainAuto]

😂

[@MH-ev3wr]

My wife has an '05 Mini Cooper (R52). If memory serves, the brake sensor has a rubber loop on it that actually clips on over the caliper bleed screw. That's what holds it in place in the area where it was floppy and you cable tied it.

[@knobrush]

"I'm not a big mini guy"

[@DeadEric78]

I use an old inner tie rod to put on tires with lug studs. Cut it just past the flats so i can get a wrench on it when my arthritis acts up. Just have the one, fits most cars. I like the idea of cutting heads off bolts too.

[@jima3129]

"The BIG 1.6" LOLOLOL😅😅😅

[@mrpetit2]

16mm hex head on M10 bolts is pretty much mostly used on european cars for almost 20 years now. But it's not a rule, some M10 bolts can still be 17mm hex, so you're always finding yourself swapping sockets. I guess the 16mm hex saves some material and is therefore cheaper when buying them in millions. And since when do you use brake cleaner without the chime?🤣

[@HeritageCraftsKnowledgeReposit]

The big 1.6. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@hkfan4596]

those cars are hunks of junk. can't believe its still on the road

[@Yawwee]

That was an interesting video of a foreign🏁 brake job. Seemed like it was a ritual 👨‍🏭 kind of job, with every step followed by another step. I did see your 🫖🍵 "" Tea "" on the bench, but no 🍪crumpets. Get with the program if doing British stuff !!! 🤷‍♂ Well 🏆done Eric.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Nice as always to see you Mrs. O! I always enjoy watching you and Eric interacting. You kids are made for each other! True soul mates. Happy Mother's Day!

[@Hurtydwarf]

The dumbest thing I found with Minis is certain models require you to unbolt the coolant overflow reservoir to get to the oil filter. Havent done much work on them besides oil changes.

[@iansanderson]

I usually give the hub lip a little zing with a wire wheel too. Prevents the wheel from sticking for the next guy and gets it centered on the hub real nice 👌

[@spelunkerd]

A clean hub face also prevents brake pulsations from the new rotor. If the rotor is mounted slightly off axis because of rust jacking underneath, the pads will have to grip a wobbling rotor until it wears in.

[@darinworthington]

And a touch of grease on the hub keeps the wheels from sticking too.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I'd say you did a "right smart repair." Nice to see Mrs. O. That vehicle's to small for me. My RAV4 is small enough. Good work Mr. O. At almost 75 I've got 3 vehicles that need preventive (various fluid changes) maintenance over the next few weeks. No rush here.

[@Raindancermusic]

WF is Whitworth Fine thread. I had a restored Morris Minor Traveller and I swear that thing had every type of metric/imperial fastener ever created. I rebuilt the gearbox, and had more spanners/sockets on the bench that gearbox parts. Love your work Eric, greetings from Scotland.

[@mrfishbulb7187]

These new minis are all metric, the size is WAF13 (width across flats) so 13mm bolt or nut size. Trust BMW to complicate matters!

[@rjb6327]

Watching you today, I just realized why I watch your videos. Besides Mrs. O, because it's always nice to see Mrs. O, it's the fluidity of your movements in repairing a car. Someone that knows what he's doing. Almost like a dance with foul language. 😁👍 Nothing pisses my mechanic off more than leaving my car for repair with an empty tank.

[@runner3033]

It's like going to the doctor without showering, or to the dentist without brushing your teeth.

[@thomash1923]

Eurotrash at SMA?

[@kenj.8897]

Opposed to the Mexican made GM and Ford ?

[@philipmackin1025]

@@kenj.8897 Don't forget Volkswagen

[@MERCKXWOOD]

'Eurotrash', obviously everything made in the good old US of A is superior! 😂😂😂

[@alstirling69]

Being from Scotland.. That was defo an Auz accent..! Still loving your work.. 😊 Good to see you've burst your Mini cherry..! 😅😅

[@janetyeoman1544]

Proocess? Never heard of that term. From 120 miles due North of you. 🇨🇦

[@lifeafterlife8417]

Eric!...where on Earth can I get my hands on a pair of those needle nosed pliers you used on the parking brake cable?? Throw a dog a bone! Thanks for growing the best channel on KZbin! If YOU can do it, I can do it. But I need those pliers!. I'm working on a Chevy. Yes, I said that out loud. A Chevy...

[@DonRRicks]

Eric, Eric, Eric. It’s impossible to be “big Mini guy” as it would cease being a Mini. Largey? Nah, doesn’t sound as cool. (I do apologize, I’ve only had one 20oz cup of Folgers, it’s 1:00pm CST, and I’m way behind?😆

[@mylanberg6133]

Mrs O is looking as lovely as usual

[@tweed532]

Just redone the brakes on my Mini. A proper one,1980 1000HL, cute 10" wheels and drum brakes all round. BMW 'Mini' is a large overweight lump in comparison...🚗🏁🇬🇧

[@nonyabiz2777]

“COME ON MAN” Let’s go Brandon. Bravo on another informative and hilarious video. We are always lucky to see the beautiful wife. She is amazing. Thank you. I think as long as you say GOVERNOR after you sentence if British.

[@hugheffo]

FYI, the numbers on the service sheet (55, 56, 57, 58……) is the year of the car. In the UK the number plate includes the year of the car. We have two numbers per year, so 55 would be 2005. So the two numbers for this year will be 23 and 73. The layout of a UK plate is two letters (area code), two numbers (year of manufacture) and then three letters (random). So would look like AB23 ABC.

[@ppeterson9359]

Speaking of British conventions. Many older British cars and motorcycles used Whitworth fasteners. Whitworth wrenches are labeled based on the bolt shank diameter rather than the distance across the flats of the head.

[@Blazer02LS]

True, Gets folks really confused if they visit the green tool box in my shop. All Whitworth tools in it from working on British made gear, Both bikes and bottling machinery.

[@treyinok]

Where's Big Clive? He could've narrated for you. British accent problem solved... 😆😆😆