I recently bought an 02 Base model Cooper and noticed the passenger front brake is heating up substantially more than the driver side. I also notice that the drivers rear is almost cool after driving while the passenger rear is what I would consider a normal temp.

I have had many Hondas over the years and they have problems with the brake caliper guide bolts sticking or seizing which results in this type of condition. Or, the brake pads get stuck in their carriage.

Are Minis known for their guide bolt seizing like the Hondas? I'm in the snow belt so there's lots of salt in the winter.

Advice on fixing this? Any special tools needed? With Hondas I get them apart, clean 'em up real well, then lube 'em up and put 'em back together again. As I said most of my experience has been working on Honda brakes. I assume most disc brakes are similar?

Thanks

 

I posted this over in the Gen 1 forum since that area seems the better place of mechanical questions. Here's a link if you're willing to offer advice:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4218656

 

Not sure if I can close a thread? Thanks