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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2012COOPER (R56) L4-1.6L (N16)PARTS AND LABORBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE PADLABOR TIMES
2012 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N16)
Brake Pad: Labor Times
2012 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N16)SECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Front Pads | 1.0 | 0.0 | B | |
| Rear Pads | 1.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Front and Rear Pads | 1.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To Reface Rotor, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.4 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&I or R&R Rotor, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Caliper, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Overhaul Caliper, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.3 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Adjust Parking Brake, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Parking Brake Cable, Add | ||||
| One Side | 1.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| Both Sides | 1.9 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Brake Hose, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.1 | 0.0 | B |
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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.