R55 :: Clubman Talk (2008+) Discussions revolving around the extended wheelbase Clubman (R55) model.

R55 Brake Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-09-2019, 03:30 PM
dkamp's Avatar
dkamp
dkamp is offline
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Terre Haute IN.
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Brake Question

I have an R55 2008 Clubman. I replaced my Front and Rear Brakes (and sensors). All works great, except the Emergency Brake.
When replacing the Rear Brakes I had to screw in the Caliper "a lot". My theory is that it has "NOT" self adjusted completely.
I read somewhere that the Emergency Brake also self adjusts. Currently I can pull it up about 9-10 clicks and it holds (some), just not the way it used to.
Should I do anything to hurry up the self adjusting? If so what?
Should I readjust for 3-4 clicks by tightening the Nut at the emergency brake?
Anyone know the e-Brake self adjustment stuff?
David
 
  #2  
Old 10-09-2019, 08:19 PM
WayMotorWorks's Avatar
WayMotorWorks
WayMotorWorks is offline
Vendor
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 10,572
Received 768 Likes on 626 Posts
I'd start by pulling the Ebrake about 30 times and see if they adjust out. I do it after every brake job
 
__________________

HOTCHKIS | DDM | CRAVEN | AKRAPOVIC | NM ENGINEERING | MEGAN | FORGE | OS GIKEN | POWERFLEX and more


  #3  
Old 10-11-2019, 08:57 PM
dkamp's Avatar
dkamp
dkamp is offline
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Terre Haute IN.
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Thank you WayMotorWorks! That helped some and its getting tighter.
David
 
The following users liked this post:
WayMotorWorks (10-12-2019)
  #4  
Old 10-12-2019, 06:21 AM
cristo's Avatar
cristo
cristo is offline
Alliance Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,074
Received 210 Likes on 173 Posts
Sometimes a few good firm
and HARD pushes on the brake
pedal helps advance the rear pistons.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
devenh
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
3
08-21-2013 05:29 PM
Dr Obnxs
Tires, Wheels, & Brakes
50
01-14-2010 07:15 PM
MrCooperS
General MINI Talk
2
06-01-2008 08:38 PM
dominicminicoopers
Stock Problems/Issues
11
08-27-2003 08:22 AM
Grinder
Drivetrain (Cooper S)
3
03-30-2003 08:44 AM



Quick Reply: R55 Brake Question



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:12 PM.