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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Brake Caliper: Installation

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Installation

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Coat cylinder bore, piston, dust sleeve and sealing ring with a light coat of brake cylinder paste.

NOTE: Ensure piston is not tilted when installing.

Install sealing cover in rear annular groove of cylinder bore. Press in piston with a hardwood board. See Fig 1.
The area between dust cover and brake caliper housing must be kept dry so as to ensure correct seating for the dust cover. Keep brake cylinder paste or brake fluid away from this area. Install dust cover evenly up to stop with special tool 34 1 131. See Fig 2.
For rear use special tool 34 1 132. See Fig 3.
Press brake lining fully outwards and insert spring (4). See Fig 4.
Only clean guide screws, do not grease. Check and replace if necessary. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install caliper. See CALIPER ASSEMBLY .

Fig 1: Pressing In Piston

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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.