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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
I'm getting ready to do my first brake job on my 2004 Cooper (52,000 miles)
I'm looking for any advise, tips, special tools needed?
I heard the rear calipers pistons can be a problem.
If you follow the above link you should not have any problems.
Front brakes are easy, just like any disc brake.
Rear, a little tricker becaue of the e-brake, but still simple.
From the write up, the rear brake is the same type of procedure used on VW Jettas/Golfs for awhile...
But changing the pads and rotors on a Porsche is much easier (although still dirty) job .
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