Brakes - Rear Brake Calipers Sticking
SI M 34 02 05
Brakes
July 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Sticking Rear Brake Calipers
MODEL
R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S) produced up to August 2002-2006
SITUATION
Rear brake calipers stick and cause the wheel to slightly drag when turning. This can be seen when the vehicle is suspended on a lift and is more
likely to occur on the right side than on the left side.
CAUSE
Residual handbrake braking torque from unfavorable routing of handbrake cable.
CORRECTION
If this condition is noted, modify the curvature of the handbrake cable elbow.
PROCEDURE
^ Do not replace the handbrake cable or brake caliper.
^ Lift the vehicle up.
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 107
^ Slightly bend the handbrake cable elbow down to widen the angle (see illustration).
^ Check to ensure free movement of the wheel (no binding or dragging when turning).
^ Repeat the bending of the elbow as necessary.
Note:
Do not bend the handbrake cable elbow with excessive force.
