Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: Hesitation problems

Brakes are easy on the MINI and they don't have any drums.

The car should have 4 wheel disc brakes and the fronts are really easy to replace.
For the rear brakes you have to twist in the rear caliber piston in so you can put the new pads in. I also recommend replacing the rotor which is very simple since it only one bolt once the caliber is removed to replace the pads.

I am sure we have a DIY post here on M/A in the library.

Here ya go:

http://www.motoringalliance.com/library/2nd-generation-mini-cooper-how-to-4/front-brake-pad-replacement-gen2-66/#axzz2tFTrfGEW

 

Is it a stick shift or and automatic? An MCS or a Cooper? The Cooper automatic does hesitate if it is a CVT.

 

mattc85- If your plug wires have more than 40,000 miles on them I'd pitch them & put a set of new ones on. Fancy plug wires are of no real benefit, oem or NGks will work for not much money. Throw a bottle of Chevron Techron at every oil change. It will keep the fuel system nice & clean. No need for seafoam.

 

Plugs and wires are next on my short list. I'm pretty sure it still has the ones it left the factory with, 108k miles and 11 years ago.

 

Wow 108 k miles! Yeah time to change those baby's out.

 

You have that exact set in the picture ? (5 wires) or is that just a generic picture?

Do they fit and look like the OEM ones? I may order a set soon and add it to my Pre-Dragon service.

 

If the MINI is an non-S Cooper it will not need walnut blasting. If it is an S it quite possibly will. Call the local dealer for a price & then start shopping.

 

I am not sure where you are located in the US but at MINI's on the Dragon they will have a least 2 vendors (Helix and Detroit Tuned) doing walnut cleaning on-site.

If you car is an S, but like Crashton said above if her car is a non-S you wont need it.

 

I didn't see the turbo post until I looked using my computer instead of my phone.

 

Yup you got it right.