2004 Mini Cooper S Special tools

2004 MINI COOPER S
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GARYSTEIMLE
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Does replacement of the brake pads front & rear on my vehicle require special tools such as the caliper compressor or a special socket for removal of the front secondary caliper bolts. I don't want to get half way thru this andf find out I do not have the necessary tools.

Gary
Jun 10, 2008 at 3:07 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Gary, brake work will require several tools, a large pair of channel lock pliers to push the piston back, tools to remove the wheels, metric socket set, metric Allen wrenches, a hammer, wire brush and gloves for your hands, don't get that dust in your skin. There isn't anything special about it.
Jun 10, 2008 at 3:24 PM
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