Question about brakes
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Question about brakes
Hey guys I have a 2003 MINI Cooper with almost 133,000 miles on it. My question I am about to ask is related to my brakes. I am still running my orignal brake lines and rear rotors after all these miles. I have had my front rotors changed to powerslot rotors at around 40,000 miles. Also the pads on all four corners have been changed about 3 times. I think it is time for my to change my brakes again, but im not sure if I should change my rear rotors with good pad life, or change my old brake lines (maybe to steel braided).
I do need to change my front rotors and pads because I have uneven pad wear (more pad wear on the driver side) and also my driver side rotor is more worn than the passenger side. What can cause this?
I do need to change my front rotors and pads because I have uneven pad wear (more pad wear on the driver side) and also my driver side rotor is more worn than the passenger side. What can cause this?
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Or the caliper on that side gets stuck (?)
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If the calipers are getting stuck then you might hear some sound.
If it is the other hypothesis (i.e., that you are making more braking right turns during your drives than left turns) then you would not hear or feel anything unusual. Your brakes would be fine----just uneven wear due to your driving habits.
Are you the first owner by the way?
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Yes, I am the only onwer, those are all of my miles!!! LOL! I think I am just going to get the Brembo replacement rotors for the front and a front pair of Mintex brake pads. After 133,000 miles are my stock brake lines still good? If they are to get replaced should I get steel braided or go back to stock rubber lines?
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