Basic Setting

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Basic Setting
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  1. Lift out dust cover.
  2. Using special tool 34 1 030, release lock nuts and completely loosen Bowden cables. See Fig 1.
  3. Completely remove one wheel stud on each wheel.
  4. Rotate wheel until open hole is located at bottom.
  5. Insert screwdriver into rotor inspection hole and turn adjusting screw until it is no longer possible to turn wheel. See Fig 2.
  6. Back off adjusting screw 12 notches.
Fig 1: Loosening Parking Brake Bowden Cables
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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.