Replacing the brake caliper on the front left or right (Cooper Convertible)

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Preliminary work needed:

Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove WHEEL .

Removal:

Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

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IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retainer

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

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Release brake hose (1) from brake caliper; if necessary, grip at knurled screw (2).

Remove retainer (3) in arrow direction.

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Unscrew guide bolts (1).

If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).

Remove brake caliper (3).

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Installation:

Mount brake caliper (3).

Insert guide bolts (1) and tighten down.

If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).

Installation note:

Replace guide screw.

Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ .

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IMPORTANT: Make sure that the brake hose is routed correctly!

Mount brake hose (1) on brake caliper.

IMPORTANT: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.

Tighten down brake hose (1); grip at knurled screw (2) for this purpose.

Tightening torque 34 32 2AZ .

Install retainer (3) in arrow direction.

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IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retainer.

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .

Mount brake hose on brake line (1) and tighten down.

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Remove pedal support.

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Required follow-up work:

Vent the DSC BRAKE SYSTEM .
Mount the WHEEL .