Rear Brake Pads & Rotor Replacement Mini Cooper 2006-2013

In this video we show how to replace the rear brake pads and brake rotor on a 2006-2013 Mini Cooper.
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*Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions

[@gsusinme]

Thanks for the highlighted summary of this. This video is PERFECT for someone who is familiar with working on their car, but not necessarily familiar with the Mini Cooper. Thanks again!!!

[@2carpros]

Hey no problem Adam! Please subscribe if you have not before.

[@roberthayes5037]

outstanding video, very thorough. Thanks for taking the time to make such an instructional video

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@RaulVegarPlacido]

Congrats! Great video, nice and detailed description, great timing. Thanks so much. I will do it now on my Cooper ;)

[@roberthayes5037]

Thanks for such an informative video. Everything explained exactly

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@RideByNight]

Thanks for uploading this!

[@TripieBluee]

what are the tool sizes and torque specifications ?! mini s 08

[@ASCOAL]

Nice one and very clear and helpful.

[@BlastReadingSeries]

Hi, I've changed the brakes on many cars and have to change the brakes on my father's Mini. (The rear rotors are wearing away and making a horrible noise.) One question, how do you bleed the brakes? And do you have to open the master cylinder while pressing in on the caliper? (Sometimes videos forget to show this step!) Thanks!

[@jenniferranilla7287]

What are the name of the tools needed??

[@Carol-nk9oe]

EXCELLENT JOB OF COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, EXCEPT SPECIFICATIONS... OH WELL

[@VENZORNATION]

what size is the break caliber compression tool ????

[@amextess10]

Just done this this afternoon, brake caliper removal is not required, rotor comes off without needing to remove it, just the brake pads. Torx 50 nut is a bitch without an impact driver!

[@reliefaqua6801]

I came here looking for the socket size, and got 'use the appropriate size socket'. Thanks...

[@DefaultName-yf5sd]

13 mm bolts & 15 mm nut for callipers. 17 mm for wheels.T 50 touque stop for rotor removal. 16 mm for calliper bracket.

[@The17Driver]

thanks for this video, but to retract the caliper piston, in which way should I turn ? clockwise for right side and counterclockwise for left side ?

[@2carpros]

Clockwise, thank you for watching!

[@RaulVegarPlacido]

Did the break pads and rotor, following your video and all great. rewinding the piston back was a bit of a effort, but did it. Only problem is the red light on dashboard didn't show off... Question: can be the sensor bad mounted or do I need to reset something? I have done the rear pads... Is it possible front ones are needing replacement as well? Is it common front and back switch on at same time? Thanks for your support.!

[@robgonci9399]

If the light is on, the sensor is worn and needs to be replaced.

[@amextess10]

should have said brake caliper bracket removal not required.

[@eco_guardian]

Great video. Is it really necessary to remove the Calliper bracket if you remove the Calliper assembly? What is the process for getting the warning light to go out? (cooper S 2010) Thanks.

[@alfredbernal8603]

Not necessary to remove the caliper bracket and you would probably need a new brake wear sensor if your brake warning light is still on after you replaced your brakes.. brake wear sensor could have been damaged.

[@russfeldbusch442]

excellent.......thanks so much

[@stephenhunt6253]

For Minis (which are notoriously difficult to find service information online for), it would be helpful if you'd specify what precisely the 'factory torque specifications' are at each point mentioned. Also, can you explain why it is that the brake pad sensor wire needs to be replaced at each install of the pads? cheers!

[@2carpros]

You really don't need them, people just get really mad at me for torque specs. Even though they don't own torque wrenches. Just tight is good. Because the sensor can become worn out and read improperly. Thanks for watching!

[@curtgar48]

Just buying 06 mini from a friend. Needs rear pads an rotter. The lug nut cover has no screw driver slot, but has a lot of little holes. Do I have to make a hook tool? And does it just pull off? I can't find the jack? Batteries in the back, I don't know where the spear is. I might have to buy spear in a bag from a web sit. I'll have to check if it has run flats on it. Thanks you if you for a reply

[@2carpros]

Yeah should just pull off. Thank you for watching!

[@fostytou]

This kills the slide boot. Make sure to hold the nut on the slide (next to the boot) while you are unscrewing the caliper from the caliper bracket if you don't want to wreck them (this was done after the bolt was broken loose, but the boot was already gummed up). Good video other than that though.

[@arm7663]

Hi, when I used the compresion tool, the rubber boot on the piston twisted. Is this normal? What if I remove the rubber boot or if it got broken during the process?

[@2carpros]

Bricolage Mexicano Yes the boot rotating while using the compression tool is normal. Sorry it is a little bit difficult to see at 5:54 next time we will do a little bit better filming. That tools is awkward to use. If the dust boot is worn needing to replace I would do so to insure the the life of the braking system.

[@ozzwiza1210]

Does breaks sesor cale needs to be reaplce if it not broken??

[@RylaDarkstar]

OzzWiz A if your brake sensor came on your dash you need to replace it. Cause it wore down til it connected the circuit.

[@dtrrtd774]

Could the brake pad wear sensor be removed without damaging it? If it hasn't broken the filament it should still work the same.

[@Pretz_Starwind]

if it is like the fronts then yes, basically the inner brake pad has a spot that it hooks onto. Taking the Caliper off with the sensor still attached to the pad and just having the sensor disconnected from the connector at the White Tube end means you can slide the whole thing through the Caliper. Also doing the same in reverse when installing the new sensor onto the new pad, you can get it to clip onto the pad firmly and then feed the line through the Caliper and it stays attached nicely.

[@redenergy03]

does it needs to turn on the engine when pressing the pedal brakes slowly but surely?

[@2carpros]

redenergy legaspi No the engine does not have to be on to do that step. And is probably safer the engine is off just encase it could go into gear without brake pressure. Please subscribe if you have not already.

[@dubatovalexander8557]

not any word about grease. thats unacceptable

[@philkershaw8229]

That's why you do jobs like this yourself instead of relying on someone else to do it!

[@delboy2596]

No fresh thread lock on the bolts? No anti squeal paste on the back of the pads? No fluid level check? No reset on the OBC?

[@2carpros]

If the bolts are tight they will not come loose, the pads have anti squeak shims built in and the OBC was fine so no need to reset. thanks for the comment though.

[@XGempler]

Those were my observations as well and I appreciate your reply. I also wondered about lubrication of the slider pins and if you need to open the brake fluid resivior cap before you compress the caliper. Thanks for the great video.

[@2carpros]

Just check them, if the sliders need lube then hit them up. You can open the brake reservoir but it is not necessary.

[@jac1793]

whats obc?

[@vijigante]

Thank you

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@ChristopherRivera4495]

What is the tool you use to remove the bolt holding the rotor? Thank you in advance

[@2carpros]

Could you give a time stamp so I know exactly what you are talking about? Thank you for watching!

[@ChristopherRivera4495]

2:00

[@clivenicholson3636]

It’s a Torx T50 bit on my 2007 Cooper.

[@MrAndyd63]

Is this the same on Cooper S?

[@Tired_drummer]

Andy D yes

[@ozonethegreat6948]

Brake caliber kit.......I usually just use the old brake pad with a c-clamp trick.

[@robgonci9399]

The rear brake piston needs to be rotated, so that trick doesn’t work. Buy needle nose pliers can do it in a pinch. The tool is definitely the way to go. Get one at harbor freight.

[@regsparkes6507]

It IS a pity that there was no mention of dielectric grease to protect against corrosion from water/salt etc. for the brake sensor connector under the car. Also there was no mention of torque specs. for the lug bolts, this is important to avoid over tightening these bolts that could lead to a warped brake rotor. The video DID give a rudimentary knowledge of how to change the parts and rotors though.

[@szeze2]

How much does the brakes set coast?

[@2carpros]

Probably right around $160 if you get them off of Amazon.

[@thebanditsix]

He didn't clean and regrease the slider pins.