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Hi guys, I am planning to perform my first brake job on my 2008 mini cooper s, and honestly I would like these brakes to last a long time before I have to do it again. This car is a commuter. I am going to follow the write up on https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
Are there any recommended brake pads and rotors that I should use? I dont need anything fancy, just safe and affordable. I would love it if they lasted a long time. Any suggestions?
Also used the Centric rotors (125 type) with Akebono ceramic pads. Very happy with this combination on my car for longevity, great braking, and no more dust.
Hi guys, I am planning to perform my first brake job on my 2008 mini cooper s, and honestly I would like these brakes to last a long time before I have to do it again. This car is a commuter. I am going to follow the write up on https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
Are there any recommended brake pads and rotors that I should use? I dont need anything fancy, just safe and affordable. I would love it if they lasted a long time. Any suggestions?
What is a long time to you? Really pad life is dependent on driving habits and driving conditions. If you do a lot of intown then its going to eat through your pads a lot quicker than a highway application. I second the akebono euro ceramics. I got really great life out of these pads roughly 90K before changing.
Thank you all for the help, I really appreciate it. I think Im almost there. Here is my shopping list:
Akebono EUR939 Front Pads
Akebono EUR1309 Rear Pads
Centric 121.34099 Front Brake Rotor
Centric 121.34094 Rear Brake Rotor
Bowa Front Sensor 34-35-6-789-329
Bowa Rear Sensor 34-35-6-789-330
Brake Disc Set Screws 07 13 6 772 426
I did get a little confused on the front brake pads seeing EUR1308 - but I think that version is for the non S mini and that I really need EUR939 for the S.
The Centric rotors seem to have two versions, the 121.34099 / 121.34094 as listed above, and the 125.34101 / 125.34094 "high carbon" versions. Since the 121 versions are about half the price I thought I would go with those on my commuter car. Does anyone know the difference on these? As long as its safe I am happy to save money.
And lastly, I read that the 7mm caliper bolts should be replaced when removed because they are one time use. But I can not seem to find the part numbers anywhere for them. With the help on this thread I found the rotor torx bolts, but cant find the caliper bolts. Some brake pad sets seem to include these bolts but I am not sure if Akebono includes them. Does anyone know the part numbers for these?
thanks a ton!
Last edited by farside847; Feb 12, 2018 at 05:24 PM.
If anyone reads this thread in the future, the Akebono EUR939 Front Pads DID NOT FIT my 2008 r56 cooper s. They have hooks when the old ones do not.
the pads on the left are the Akebono EUR939, and the one on the right is the original. I am not sure if this car has two options when it comes to brake caliper brackets, but I thought I would post this in case it helps someone.
Quick google search told me EUR939 is for 1st gen minis, R50-R53. Might have been confusing because the 1st gen convertibles were produced through 2008.
EUR1204's are the correct replacements for front pads (in case you have not found them already)
If anyone reads this thread in the future, the Akebono EUR939 Front Pads DID NOT FIT my 2008 r56 cooper s. They have hooks when the old ones do not.
the pads on the left are the Akebono EUR939, and the one on the right is the original. I am not sure if this car has two options when it comes to brake caliper brackets, but I thought I would post this in case it helps someone.
Yep, you Have new R53 pads. The R56 pads have the little notch hangers.
