It’s time. I got lucky when swapping rotors and pad on the front Brembo brakes of the STi after over-torquing the brake caliper mounting bolts. However, one of the caliper mounts was almost threadbare. I was able to bolt itRead More
First off, FULL STOP if you do not own BMW Tool 2365377 and 2285574 or it’s ilk, do not attempt this procedure. Now, that said, Harbor Freight is a lifesaver and had Maddox 63264, Disc Brake Pad and Caliper ServiceRead More
To change the brake pads on an F60 Mini Cooper Countryman, you are going to need these tools (jack with pad not pictured): Secondly, look everything up using the newtis so that you know the torque spec and disassembly instructions.Read More
FRONT BREMBOS: use 60ft-lbs lubricated with copper anti-seize! REAR BREMBOS: use 36ft-lbs lubricated with copper anti-seize! The story… the torque spec listed in the manual are wrong for the front caliper mounting bolts. Torque specs for front brembo caliperRead More