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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3357 (BRAKES - REPAIR)FRONT BRAKES34 00... CHECKING BRAKE DISCS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
34 00... Checking brake discs
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 34 00... Checking brake discs
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Special tools required:
- 34 1 280
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove WHEELS .
Checking thickness difference:
- Measure thickness difference within brake surfaces at 8 point (spread over the circumference) with a micrometer gauge
- Compare measurement result with setpoint value . See FRONT BRAKE, BMW, F01, F02, F07 or REAR BRAKE, BMW, F01, F02, F07 .
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
- Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
- Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value . See FRONT BRAKE, BMW, F01, F02, F07 or REAR BRAKE, BMW, F01, F02, F07 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.