Griff Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi there, Griff here, Kandice and I are past members of DC Metro MINIs but had let our membership lapse. Our 2006 MINI Cooper S just turned 30K miles and it's time for new brake pads. I have a mechanic friend willing to help me with the task but were wondering where we might find the required tool to hold calipers while we change the pads. Also open to thoughts and insights... Cheers, Griff Michael and Kandice Alexandria, VA 2006 Royal Grey MINI Cooper S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAB 67 Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I have it. I live in Fairfax. JAB 67 Fairfax, VA 2004 MCS, PW/B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJAY Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Don't you have a warranty? I thought it was 5yr/50K miles........ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Don't you have a warranty? I thought it was 5yr/50K miles........ Warranty is all parts including brakes, 3 yr/36K and full warranty is 4 yr/50K as far as I understand. Michael and Kandice Alexandria, VA 2006 Royal Grey MINI Cooper S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 3 year / 36,000 mile Maintenance 4 year / 50,000 mile Warranty "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMatarella Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I have a appropriate tool. The one from Harbor Freight. Some folks like to do them themselves for sake of not having to drop off car to wanting non oem pads. Anyone ever wants to borow, or use garage and air tools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Mark, Thanks...It has been a while, hope all is well. I will connect with JAB for the tool but appreciate knowing you have one as well. Any recommendations on replacement pads with the factory rotors. Our MINI just turned 30K miles and still has the original pads. Cheers, Mike Michael and Kandice Alexandria, VA 2006 Royal Grey MINI Cooper S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgdblu Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Griff! Ltns...welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMatarella Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Mark, Thanks...It has been a while, hope all is well. I will connect with JAB for the tool but appreciate knowing you have one as well. Any recommendations on replacement pads with the factory rotors. Our MINI just turned 30K miles and still has the original pads. Cheers, Mike Welcome back! I'm a fan of Hawk Ceramics. No performance difference, but way less dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
