Changing the front brake pads on a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works

[@channelorder6679]

Thanks for the video, I am getting ready to do my Wife's 2019 jcw front brakes. This helped a ton and for real gave me the confidence that I can do it specially with the big calipers. Thanks so much!

[@normalguysupercar]

You bet

[@adamroberts8728]

Also to make it easier to get to caliper bolts, say your working on LF. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. It will give you more room to work and access to caliper bolts.

[@normalguysupercar]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@HLS6935]

I was thinking that too regarding getting a better shot with the camera. Thanks for the video!

[@jaitrouveuncompte2113]

This jobs takes half an hour if you just use a longer punch to remove only the two pins (One minute). Then use a big flat screwdriver between the disk and the old pads to push the piston inside (another minute). Then use an olfa knife to separate the pads from the round washers that are between the piston and the pads. If you push gently the olfa blade between the pads and the washers, they will separate from the pads and stay in the piston (another minute). Once it is done, just pull out the two pads, clean the beds of the pads on the caliper with the flat screwdriver to remove the dirt (another minute). Then put the new pads in the slot (put the brake grease first where needed) then put the stainless piece, then slide the lower pin, gently knock it inside with a small hammer and a punch), then push the upper part of the stainless plate with your finger in order to remove the pressure when you slide the upper pin. knock the pin in place (another minute or two). On the driver side, you will have to unclip the sensor and replace it (you will need an 8 mm socket to remove one screw and a flat screwdriver to remove a pins that keep the liner in place in order to acces the other end of the sensor cable) This should take two minutes. Then put the tires back, pump the brake, start the car, reset the braker wear sensor message and your are done. You absolutely don't need to remove the caliper unless the disk are damage or needs to be replace. Thank you for your video, it was a great start and very usefull for reseting the brake sensor message in the dash!

[@normalguysupercar]

Indeed

[@honestreview1043]

Do you need to replace the washers that go on the back of the pads or just use the old ones. If using the old ones do they have to be glued back on?

[@Raider_1266]

Also you not need to replace sensor if you’re not getting a light

[@adamroberts8728]

Before removing pads, after taking pins out. Use pliers to squeeze brake pads back to push caliper pistons in. Then you will be able to slide pads out easy and its easier to compress pistons that way. Use a longer punch to remove pins.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah great tips. Thanks

[@Syntheticoilprotection]

I let all the ads play through and I click on them.......lol Dan plus 15k hear we come!!!

[@normalguysupercar]

It's close which is crazy as I was under 12k just a few days ago... Getting a BIG bump right now.

[@Syntheticoilprotection]

@@normalguysupercar Sweet!

[@adamroberts8728]

Normal Guy Supercar i subscribed! Im a master technician andhave several years of experience on exotics and german- euro I have watched several of your videos and I will provide you with feedback and information! While helping you gains views, etc! Love that you have courage to do this yourself. Its great!

[@bigmadape]

Really helpful video thanks. Where did you buy the pad holder discs from I can’t find them anywhere? I’m resorting to using the old ones with some high temperature adhesive as I get a clunk noise when braking first time in reverse or drive.

[@JR-pd7wb]

My brake light just came on. Can you please share where you sourced the brake pads?

[@Angelopagnotti]

As I commented on your last video when you were playing mechanic and changing rear pads stop using the c-clamp!!!!!! C-clamps are a great way to trigger the abs light and ruin a abs unit. You should not be beating brake pads out with a hammer!!! Take a simple flat head screwdriver and SLOWLY pry between the rotor and pad from the top which will relieve the pressure on the pads and the pads would of slide right out after pistons were depressed back. I suggest opening a bleeder while depressing pistons if you insist on using c-clamp so no damage can be done to abs.

[@normalguysupercar]

Good tip

[@Livefastfun]

What can we use instead of c clamp?

[@ryanbaker313]

Great idea to use a screwdriver to lever against your brake rotor 🙄

[@iceagebaby4756]

Just a quick tip, If you turn the wheel you can get more clearance on the caliper to fif a breaker bar! 6:06

[@normalguysupercar]

Good tip!

[@tm199100]

Man... This channel is new to me and I am absolutely loving it! Keep the videos coming! Special on common mortals cars ;)

[@normalguysupercar]

You've got it!

[@harryrouse2567]

I didn’t take the caliper off when the changed the pads and the pistons just pushed back easily.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah you can leave on the caliper

[@g.brechmann]

I have a old mercedes that uses the exact same set up on the rear to get the brake pads out you are supposed to use a pry bar and gently apply pressure to the brake pad that pushes up against the piston the piston eventually goes all the way in and removal and install of the pads gets super easy 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@adamroberts8728]

Avoid using dirty gloves and touching surface of new pads. The oil can cause all sorts of issues

[@normalguysupercar]

I can see that. Good call

[@teggsy2165]

Never seen friction pads like the part you missed,or at least i think they were? Never saw if you removed the brake fluid filler cap to make retracting the pistons easier?

[@michaelzero5144]

Looking for a vid like this and I have a 2021 clubman jcw and the dealer wants around 2500 to do all wheels! Yikes so that 900 to cover breaks would make sense… good video

[@normalguysupercar]

Glad I could help

[@et9300]

I think this is your 1st time to change fixed caliper pad. You do not need to take off the caliper.

[@Patrick94GSR]

What about rotor resurfacing? I've never done a brake job where I didn't have both new pads and fresh rotor surface, to which I promptly bedded the pads and rotors in to each other. Although those don't look all that scored. I get 50K-60K on front pads and my rotors are usually pretty scored when I do the job.

[@normalguysupercar]

They seemed to be in pretty good shape.

[@danniehughes8159]

Once you the the pins out you can use a large flat head screw driver to apply pressure between the old pad and the rotor. This will compress the pistons then the pads will come right out.

[@normalguysupercar]

True

[@peppino9255]

a wheel hanger makes taking the wheels off and putting on, much easier. Also reduces chipping the calipers.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I even bought one but forgot about it.

[@kwinchronic8953]

Have you looked into one of those garage floor powered scissor lifts that lays on the garage floor and goes underneath your car and lifts it from the bottom..theyre specially made for low sports cars but do you know what I'm talking about? Just so you don't have to buy big expensive garage lifts and hoists. Even tho the scissor lift could be $1,000-$2,000 I think they're worth the money (tax season always comes 👌👍) lmao. It would be cool if it allows you to keep your car off the ground all winter when your storing it as well..

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes, I've been looking to get something like that... I just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[@kwinchronic8953]

@@normalguysupercar yea instead of your process of backing the car on ramps, jacking it up, and then jackstands underneath eveytime, I'm sure you don't mind doing that but those jack stands get fishy sometimes. I pray to God yours don't fail of course but a scissor lift may benefit you more than you think possibly.

[@karlphillips4566]

Great informative video. Could you mention the torque poundages to tighten things up again when re-assembling.

[@A6RXN]

Should have used the floor for your leverage to break the nut if it was that bad.. with your new jack :-)

[@benjaminhoffman1665]

You need a caliper spreader, that’s how to get the pads out properly

[@PHARRAWAY]

Just came upon your channel love it brother keep it up GOD BLESS

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@jimmycyps9309]

Congrats on the 15k subs!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you!!

[@justinwaterson2395]

Great video. Thanks for the post. I'm changing out my wife's 2019 clubman after 45000km (28k mi) they wanted $2500 at the dealership for stock. The manager at the dealership told me it was "almost impossible" for an average Joe to do it....

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol impossible... Yeah right.

[@justinwaterson2395]

@@normalguysupercar that's what I said, they look the same as any other brake job. I ended up getting everything shipped to my door from the USA with duty for $300, and they wanted $1000 at the dealership!

[@adamroberts8728]

I also recommend replacing rotors with new pads as well. Using old rotors can cause noise, wear thin and warp causing a pulsation. Thats the way the dealer would have reccomended to you.

[@normalguysupercar]

It was in spec so eh, next time it probably won't be.

[@adamroberts8728]

Normal Guy Supercar awesome, well good on you for checking!

[@JeffBoen]

My guess is the little circular pads are an anti-squeal measure. My pads on the audi always come with anti-squeal grease that goes in the same places as those little "stickies".

[@normalguysupercar]

Quite possibly... Probably absorbs some vibrations

[@Rhaspun]

@@normalguysupercar Either absorbs or has a different vibrating frequency.

[@jamesbambury]

Question is will the mini get displaced from the garage now the Vet has joined the fleet?

[@MEGLITatUT]

No.

[@normalguysupercar]

You heard the lady! :)

[@Patrick94GSR]

haha the woman's car, and the most expensive car, get the garage spaces. Although my wife's car will have to sit outside for a couple days while I do my timing belt and oil pan gasket over the long weekend, because I take up the WHOLE garage when I do that sort of work. ;-)

[@jan8ritz]

How good is the JCW as a drivers car? Thinking of getting one.

[@normalguysupercar]

It's pretty fun. I enjoy it.

[@jan8ritz]

Normal Guy Supercar Thanks alot for replying. Please feature it some more.

[@David1ek4]

Great video! Does this apply to a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman?

[@normalguysupercar]

Possibly, I don't know for sure

[@MichaelChaffin]

Yes...I have the 2018 F60 JCW and just replaced my front pads...great video...and splendid personality

[@malcolmbale9566]

Did you ditch the runflat tyres, if so what are you using for a spare?

[@normalguysupercar]

I have a can of fix a flat and towing service

[@malcolmbale9566]

How do you find the ride on the Mitchelin as oppose to run-flats?. I’ve just had warning light for front pads, 15.5k still rubbish compared to other vehicles, don’t know wether to try E.B.C yellow stuff!

[@normalguysupercar]

@@malcolmbale9566 they ride much better

[@joshp9842]

They make a tool for those calipers that expand in both directions. I know harbor freight carrys it. Also be careful with those calipers in the future. On my brembos on my acura the bolts get seized and it eats up the threads in the caliper since they are aluminum. Hopefully those threads are steel since its is considerably newer than mine. Good video!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I saw that tool after the fact... I may have to get one. Then I could do the pads without removing the caliper... Not that it was hard.

[@joshp9842]

@@normalguysupercar Yeah the dealers make it out to be something way more difficult than it really is.

[@deanmiller8873]

@@normalguysupercar I use a couple flat head screw drivers while pads are still in there as a wedge to compress the pistons and then the pads slide out easy as well as the new pads going in reasonably easy.

[@normalguysupercar]

@@deanmiller8873 That's a damn good idea. Thanks!

[@E92M3Guy]

Enjoyed that Dan, those are very impressive calipers for a mini, a lot better than my E92 M3 calipers that's for sure, I am surprised you used a breaker bar for those bolts, I thought you might have used an impact wrench .????? Like the one you used for the lug nuts. ?

[@normalguysupercar]

I couldn't fit one in there...

[@부천부동산-p7f]

3:33 What is the pin punch size?

[@normalguysupercar]

I don't know

[@skliros9235]

What brand jack is that? Looks nice.

[@nathankenyon6081]

Hold up!!! Good practice is to always check the break fluid as well

[@organiccold]

Hi. you can change them without removing the calipers, i had the same exact Brembo brakes in my Alfa Romeo 147, before you remove the brake pads you have to use a big flat head screw driver to put the pistons back in and after that you can even put the glue pads in, ok that is easier to take them off but you still can do both ways, but nice videos you putting on. I like when the brands says you cant do this or that, its your car you do what ever you want :)

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah I heard that suggestion afterwards. I'll give that a try next time.

[@101sabre]

Very short life on those pads, although you did have some track time and they are OEM. Time for an upgrade. Thanks for the video Dan.

[@normalguysupercar]

Very little track time... 6 laps to be exact.

[@owenmorrrison6047]

Did you get that cool jack at harbor freight?

[@normalguysupercar]

I think so

[@ScatPackRob]

12K miles seems like short life span for brake pads. Is that typical for Mini's? Is Meg a left foot braker? Anyway, another great video.

[@normalguysupercar]

I'm not sure but it sure seems like it's too few miles.

[@chris-lj7yt]

Hey dan, do you have a tire rubbing on that strut?

[@normalguysupercar]

I don't think so.

[@chris-lj7yt]

It looked like a shiny spot was on the strut tower

[@tobyb3337]

Thanks the video, really helped changing my pads for some upgraded ones :)

[@normalguysupercar]

Good move

[@1990heaven_]

Having the SAME EXACT problem with my 2017 Mini Cooper JCW. Barely 12,000 miles. I don't have the means to change the pads myself so I'm getting screwed right now at the dealership.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, those pads don't last for shit. Kinda disappointing.

[@1990heaven_]

@@normalguysupercar Very disappointing. Getting quoted on brakes at the dealership now. I'm trying to source parts for this myself if I can. Can you link me to where you picked up those pads w/ sensor? They're trying to meet me in the middle somewhere because my car has been in the shop over a month now for an electrical issue (some kind of rodent got in my engine bay and ate some wiring!) and I've been incurring a lot of costs in a very short period of time on a lease that has little over a year left on it.

[@jiveturkey9993]

Maybe it's not the car or the brakes? Maybe your wife drives like a maniac when you're not looking? 😂 😂

[@MEGLITatUT]

I do it when he's looking too.

[@jiveturkey9993]

@@MEGLITatUT 😂 😂

[@Patrick94GSR]

@@MEGLITatUT yep, I LOL'd.

[@kwinchronic8953]

How many miles does your Rrari have currently??

[@normalguysupercar]

Just shy of 50k.

[@owenmorrrison6047]

Where do you purchase those pads and sensors?

[@normalguysupercar]

See the description

[@rrud59]

I must be blind.

[@stutzedward]

More videos on DIY stuffs pls. Loved it.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ok

[@jamesbambury]

Mini pads are junk they never last, the replacement pads are generally worse they don’t even last as long. You would be better off going with something like a Hawk HPS or an EBC pad. They also produced less dust.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, I will definitely switch to those next time. I just wasn't sure which were the right ones, but now I know.

[@rrud59]

Lol good work . I Enjoy these videos. Cracks me up

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@was786loaded]

Yo bro is the car manual or automatic ie stickshift or auto lol in american.

[@nathanbaxter2329]

His is automatic

[@normalguysupercar]

Auto. Meg doesn't drive manual.

[@was786loaded]

@@nathanbaxter2329 ok thanks bro. Was just wondering because i have a manual, and i have done 28000 in my 2017 mini, and pads still good. Must be because i use the engine breaking a lot. Automatics must not rely on the engine breaking as much. Thanks again.

[@nathanbaxter2329]

Cool! Just bought my Mini about 2 weeks ago! It's a 2011 S. It's my first car. It's also a manual and, it was a salvage title. Should be a fun little car!

[@was786loaded]

@@normalguysupercar thanks bro. Wat u reckon if you drive it in sport, will down shift more, and save on break wear a lot?? Just a idea cause 12500miles on a set of pads is a joke lol. My 2015 jetta got 43000 miles on it and last service i had over a 1/4 left.

[@rj.parker]

Time to invest in a cordless electric ratchet. Maybe the new Milwaukee 2557-20 M12 Fuel 3/8" Ratchet. You will never join the “Ratchets and Wrenches” youtube club fixing and flipping cars without one. Congratulations on 14,000 subs. (By the way R&W has 450,000 subs and 100 million views - think of the cars Meg would let you buy then...)

[@normalguysupercar]

That would be nice... Maybe someday.

[@adamroberts8728]

Brakes probably wore out early due to driving habits.. But 20-25k on European cars is not uncommon. They use very soft material for good braking bite and to reduce noise.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah Meg is hard on the brakes too.

[@davidblackwell7958]

This car uses the front brakes to aid traction, like a limited slip dif. They ware fast even if you drive carefully.

[@Bonxy]

Great video. Helped me out. 😁

[@vanko26]

You will be amazed how quickly pads go after just 2-3 track days. I bet the pads wore most on the track day.

[@normalguysupercar]

It did a total of 6 laps on a less than half mile track... I don't think that was it.

[@vanko26]

@@normalguysupercar Really weird. They are suppost to last at least 50k. The pads on my GT86 are still at 20% after 45k miles and few runs in the Alps. Probably is worth checking if they are binding and wearing prematurely. Thumbs up for all the great videos. I am still catching up with the older ones and looking forward to any new ones!

[@gedam131]

@@normalguysupercar when keeping all the system on your brake wear extremely fast, especially these OEM ones

[@davidgalinat4257]

Upgrade those pads! BMW/MINI pads are very soft and create lots of dust.

[@normalguysupercar]

For sure next time I will.

[@jessekasten6202]

This video is exactly what I needed to decide NOT to do this myself lol thank you : )

[@normalguysupercar]

Hey that's ok

[@maxmoors]

yeah on my 2010 jcw mini my pads, rotors and sensor, all cost less than $200 and all original brembo parts

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@dog2bert]

The rotors were ok?

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes, they had plenty to go.

[@rrud59]

Give it a little tap. Little tappy, tap tap taparoo. Great movie

[@normalguysupercar]

Love that one.

[@SierraOne]

Ya shoulda watched a KZbin vid :0

[@Dance4lifeBR]

...tell my wife do not be so hard in the breaks lol. More maintenance videos ! =)

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, you know there will be more.... There's ALWAYS more maintenance. LOL!

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

The only way mini can justify 900 bucks is,if you do mega mileage and need front and rear pads and rotas a couple times a year.

[@normalguysupercar]

Even then they're making some bank.

[@ebreezy4606]

Mini content yessss please

[@normalguysupercar]

Here you go! :)

[@adamroberts8728]

The plastic discs help reduce noise.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ahh

[@zackmcpherson1135]

maybe swtich from a track pad to a street pad?

[@normalguysupercar]

These are the oem pads! Lol

[@zackmcpherson1135]

@@normalguysupercar theres a huge difference in pads going from the base cooper, s, and JCW. The JCW comes with trackable pads

[@apriliaracing7]

Wow!!! My brake pad wear sensor was only $45.00. And I thought that was expensive.

[@normalguysupercar]

$135 was with the pads and sensor... The sensor was like $10.

[@apriliaracing7]

Oh, crap.

[@06acc]

Whenever I buy a car and end up in the F&I office I always say no, no, no, no, no, no, and no too everything they try to sell. It's one last chance to pack their profit.

[@normalguysupercar]

Exactly!!

[@mariusbrinzaru8137]

nice work :D

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@rdszserracin5980]

Good video. Thanks

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@yvesklein669]

Great tips!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@s2kto2K]

Social work the shit out of Austin....hmmm...interesting. Are you sure Megan isn’t doing hot laps around the Nurburgring? 12,500 miles doesn’t seem hardly anything for a set of pads.

[@normalguysupercar]

She's hard on the brakes, but not THAT hard. LOL!

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@wldsnk]

U forgot to add the price for the brake cleaner 5 bucks. Still not close to 900

[@normalguysupercar]

LOL! True. And I suppose the paper towels were like $0.10 as well...

[@Patrick94GSR]

Those are known as "incidentals" which every car guy or DIY home mechanic worth his salt should have on the shelf in the garage already.

[@richardlee7595]

Premature brake wear is the price you pay for living in them there hills. Lol, "now she can social work the shit out of Austin"

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah... That or they just make them super tiny so they wear fast. :(

[@nekochito]

Does your wife use a garmin style gps? Anthropologically interesting. My wife is obsessed with the built in gps which is usually crappy and expensive to update. Suggested many times to use googlemaps from the phone on a nice holder but nada... Go figure...

[@normalguysupercar]

I tried to convince her to use Google maps since it's always up to date, but she LOVES that Garmin. No idea why.

[@organiccold]

@@normalguysupercar i like the Garmin too, i hate Google Maps, the Garmin is free updates here in UK. About the built in ones you can go to ebay and buy the updates for very very cheap or get them from internet, i done it some times

[@mechravi99]

More repairing video's ✌️✌️

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup. Stuff's always breaking or needing maintenance.

[@puddlesshoes12]

Hello mister supercars guy... I need a guy who knows about mechanics and how to fix cars.. I am willing to learn if your willing to teach me ?? Lol.. I really cant afford to pay SOMEONE all the time.. I will soon be about 4 hours away from you in 3/2019... thank for the awesome videos... thanks puddles.... love the new vette.. so pretty..

[@normalguysupercar]

I'm not sure I'd be the best to learn from as I'm quite the amateur.

[@georgefahrman5826]

How do i find you on Facebook? Love your Ferrari

[@normalguysupercar]

@normalguysupercar

[@Syntheticoilprotection]

Those little boogers are so cute......lol

[@normalguysupercar]

They're really great cars.

[@davidellis7305]

950 bucks for changing brake pads! Total rip off!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup. Pretty much crap.

[@Rhaspun]

It brings meaning to "stealership".