I just did a whole set up last week, If you need help or a garage to do it in your more them welcome to use ours.
Robb has an R56, but it is a justa. His brakes are just like the ones on my R53 & not like R56 MCS brakes. There is a good howto on the other site writen by Octane Guy.
Or find the revised and updated version of that right here in the M/A Library http://www.motoringalliance.com/library/1st-generation-mini-cooper-how-to-3/changing-front-brake-pads-for-beginners-65/