I was told brake pads and rotors were wearing thin

2007 MINI COOPER
54,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LAZYJJ
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While having my Mini Serviced I was told brake pads and rotors were wearing thin. When I questioned the rotors, I was told by the service tech that both pads and rotors had to be replaced. they said rotors were to soft to be machined. Thanks
Jul 1, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Replacing front brake pads and rotors really isn't too hard to do. If you do it yourself, make sure to get lifetime parts so you never have to pay for them again.

To get you started, here is a link that shows in general how it is done. You can use it as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

If you look at the pics below, they include the directions and pictures specific to your vehicle for this job. Also, here is a video showing the procedure being done on a Mini Cooper:

https://youtu.be/XXfs18esGy8

Take care,

Joe

PS: See pics below for directions.
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Mar 20, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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