Mini One, Cooper & S, Generation 1 & 2 - 2001 to 2014 - Rear Brake Caliper Renovation & Rebuild
Channel: Kev's Shed
Date: 2022-06-19

Hello everyone and welcome to the channel and welcome to another video with the little Mini Cooper R50.

In this video, I will be removing the rear brake calipers from the car and carrying out a refurbishment. This will involve a complete strip of the entire assembly, a thorough clean and then reassembly using brand new seals and pistons. I'll even be giving the caliper castings an attractive coat of paint for that fresh out of the box look.

The rear calipers on this car were noted as having a very slight binding action on the last MOT and as such are in need of an overhaul to bring them back up to full working order.

I have linked the rebuild kit below that I used in the video.

Caliper refurb kit - https://ebay.us/9u5vGR

Please double check your piston size before purchasing or ask the vendor to check using your registration number as some models do have larger diameter pistons fitted.

For those that do not wish to rebuild the calipers but would rather replace the whole unit, a pair of rear calipers can be found at a very reasonable price at the link below.

2 x Rear Brake Calipers - https://ebay.us/9e7r2y

The caliper rewind toolkit that I used in the video can be found at the link below

Universal brake piston rewind kit - https://ebay.us/aMV1F4

BMW also recommends that the anti-rattle springs on the calipers should be replaced if over 2 years old, linked below

Caliper anti-rattle springs - https://ebay.us/YfAJyj

ATE Plastilube - https://ebay.us/uqibOn

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