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How to Remove the Handbrake Cable in a Mini Cooper S

Model: Mini Mini R57, R56, R55 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Parking brake

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The handbrake is an essential component for any type of car. It allows the driver to leave the vehicle stationary without it moving, especially on sloped surfaces. For a Mini Cooper S, the removal of the operating cable requires the following tools: a socket, a T25 driver, the trim piece, a crosshead screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver, and a pry bar. Remove the snap-fit cover located beneath the handbrake inside the vehicle, and disconnect the cable connection; the process continues by raising the car and working underneath it: you will need to unsolder the cable that goes to the wheels and remove it, then replace it by performing the reverse operation of reassembly.


Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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