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Replacing Front Brake Pads

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Brake pads

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After lifting the vehicle on a lift or jack, remove the wheel on which you wish to work. Using a medium-sized flat screwdriver, release the retaining spring attached to the brake caliper.

Locate and remove the plastic protective caps from the caliper mounting pins, and with a 7mm Allen key, loosen the pins. Using the screwdriver, lever between the disc and the pads to retract the piston and create enough clearance to easily remove the caliper.

Then remove the old pads, and with the aid of a clamp, fully retract the piston to create the necessary space for the new pads. At this point, insert the new pads (the one with the metal tabs inside the piston and the other in the designated slot of the caliper support) and reposition the caliper.

Tighten the caliper mounting pins and reapply the protective caps. Finally, reattach the retaining spring to the caliper and remount the wheel.

Before driving, it is advisable to pump the brake pedal until it offers the correct resistance and to pay attention during the first braking.


Updated on 3 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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