00 00... Service - front brakes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 00 00... Service - front brakes
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Remove front brake pads. For details on how to proceed, refer to

  • Removing and installing/replacing brake linings on both front disk brakes
NOTE:
  • Clean brake air duct.
  • Replace brake disks if they drop below minimum thickness (refer to SPECIFICATIONS ) and in event of scoring, heat cracks or thickness difference.
  • Apply a thin coat of grease to wheel centering on light alloy wheels.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.