Hello MINIites, Could someone provide the factory torque specs for the front and rear brake rotors for the 2003 standard coupe. Thank You.

 

More specific please...

Do you mean the little screw to keep the rotor on, or really mean the calipers, or mean the lug nuts that hold the tire?

If the little screw, 12-14 lbs should do it. It can't back out with the wheel on and won't with the wheel off (that reminds me, anti seize is a must on that one)

 

Please accept my apologies if there was any confusion with my request. I did specifically say rotors not lug nuts etc. so as to go right to the point. However It would be helpful to know the torque values for these as well while I am in there. Also the dealer said changing out the rear pads would be better done by them as they were more difficult. I did not question him after he said they were pressed in.Pressed in?? what ??

 

Please accept my apologies if there was any confusion with my request. I did specifically say rotors not lug nuts etc. so as to go right to the point. However It would be helpful to know the torque values for these as well while I am in there. Also the dealer said changing out the rear pads would be better done by them as they were more difficult. I did not question him after he said they were pressed in.Pressed in?? what ??

 

The dealer was probably explaining how it is a bit tricky to get the caliper pistons back in on the rears. They adjust with the parking brake so they spin as they extend. A big U-clamp works for me, though I have to start and stop the process since the clamps screw is a different pitch than the piston. Just turn while pushing in and it will move. There are various tools to do it right and they work better *usually.

I am just doing it from memory, but 88lbs sticks in my mind. Searching the forum should do it "lug torque" should confirm.