Cambo Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hi all, Wondering if there's anybody local who could help me change out my rear brakes. We're talking all the way to the calipers. I've got the parts on hand...I just don't have the tools (vacuum bleeder, caliper tool)...nor comfort level to attempt myself. Anyway, thought I'd reach out here first before handing over my monies to a shop. Will definitely pay for services as well as feed you! As a frame of reference, my "go-to" garage quoted me about $200 for labor. I'm hoping to save a couple bucks from that figure. Thank you! Ty 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I'm only commenting to help bump your post but I know Rich Sperry has said he'll help anyone that wants to go out to his place. I know there are others that work for beer Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambo Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Appreciate that Ali 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 QUOTE=Cambo;50074]Appreciate that Ali :top: I wish we could tag people here like you can on Facebook Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 So to clarify you want to replace the rotors, pads, and calipers? Ali is right, rich said his place is always open and he has a lift if I remember right. That would make life easier for sure. Try sending him a private massage. I have a hand pump brake bleeder, and the cube for the rear caliper (it sucks to use). You can borrow the good caliper tool with the dogs from autozone. You shouldn't need the caliper tool if you are replacing them though. If you can't use rich's sweet setup. I can always lend a hand for some driveway wrenching. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I'll have my workspace set back up in about three weeks... If you can wait that long, you're more than welcome to drive out to my place and we can do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambo Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Appreciate the support gents! Correct- replacing calipers, rotors, and pads. Right rear caliper is "stuck"; right rear wheel won't spin freely. Garage recommended replacing everything...on both sides. At about 80k miles...I guess it's about time. Thank God someone on NAM was getting rid of his barely used, stock brake set up. I was able to snag it in the nick of time. If not for that, my mini would've sat for a looonnnggg time. I have no problem dropping money on go fast bits. I have a very hard time dropping money on the boring necessary stuff lol. Kinda backwards isn't it? It's also why I'm constantly in trouble with the mrs. I've reached out to Rich...waiting to hear back. Thanks again! 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambo Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Just wanted to throw a quick shout out to Rich today for helping me get the brakes done. Turns out it was a lot less work than my garage told me I needed. Saved me a fortune in what the garage would've needlessly done. Rich- you're just an awesome dude. Jealous of the garage, tools, and toys! What took you about an hour would've taken me an entire day. Thanks again! Thanks Ali for recommending I contact Rich. And thanks to the forum members that PM'd me and offered help, really do appreciate the reach out! 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Just wanted to throw a quick shout out to Rich today for helping me get the brakes done. Turns out it was a lot less work than my garage told me I needed. Saved me a fortune in what the garage would've needlessly done. Rich- you're just an awesome dude. Jealous of the garage, tools, and toys! What took you about an hour would've taken me an entire day. Thanks again! Thanks Ali for recommending I contact Rich. And thanks to the forum members that PM'd me and offered help, really do appreciate the reach out! I love hearing things like this Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichSperry Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Not a problem. It just makes me mad that some places don't even bother to find out what the problems are before they start spending your money... No matter where you go, there you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
