[20200716_191118] First time poster…long time lurker! I think I finally have an issue, that I haven’t found the answer for (though I’m happy to be corrected). I’m hoping someone has experience of this issue. I changed the front brake pads on my Mini One D 2011 (R56). Since the change the brakes …

[20200718_122016] Looks like I’ve found the issue. The new brake pads had pins on the surface which were in a different position to the originals. When braking the calipers were forcing the pad closest to the centre in further than the outside. The inside pad was fully engaged with the disc. Tha…

Brake pads replacement issue

Maintenance/Repairs

MH-491 July 18, 2020, 7:03pm 18

Morale of the story:

Double check the pin widths when buying brake pads 2. Don’t buy Eicher pads for the mini, they won’t fit properly.

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Brake pads replacement issue

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