Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER JCW, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2860 (MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - REPAIR)MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL DATA00 00 614 SERVICE - REAR BRAKESSERVICE - REAR BRAKES
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
Service - rear brakes
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION Service - rear brakes
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- Change brake pads, clean brake air ducts. See 34 21 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BRAKE LININGS ON BOTH REAR DISC BRAKES .
- Brake discs: see 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (S85)
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- Check surfaces and thickness.
- If necessary: Replace
- Handbrake: see 34 41 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL HANDBRAKE SHOES
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- Check condition, brake lining thickness and function
- If necessary: Replace
- Reset SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHTS according to factory specification.
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- Clean brake air ducts.
- Replace brake disks if they drop below minimum thickness and in event of scoring, heat cracks or thickness difference. See 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (S85) .
- Apply a thin coat of grease to wheel centering on light alloy wheels.
- Issue a separate invoice for replacing the brake discs and handbrake shoes.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.