Hi All, I've been owned by Rita (2009 R55) for a bit over a month now. Right before I bought her, the battery was replaced at the Mini dealer under warranty. I was getting some odd readings on what services were due when, so I reset a few. I changed the oil and filter, the air filter and the cabin air filter. Everything was nasty. I checked the computer a few days ago and it is telling me it needs an inspection in 4800 miles (will have nearly 30K then) and front brakes in 33K miles and rear brakes in 9K miles. Brake wear is backwards from what I expected, Why would the rears wear out first? Does this sound right?
Possibly a pad is dragging. Might want to have the brakes looked over to make sure all is working correctly.
That actually explains a lot. Thank you. The car seems quite loud while driving- but it sounds like tire noise from the rear right. I was thinking it was tire noise from the run flat tires, which is why I was thinking of replacing them with regular tires and a spare. I have never has a sticking caliper ever in any car, so it didn't cross my mind. Sounds like she needs to visit Mini for repairs. At least I will get new pads (and possibly rotors) out of this- and she will be quieter as well.
:cornut: I did this with Margi(08 R56 MCS/JCWm) several years ago and am better pleased than with only 4 heavy run flats, no spare, and a can of pressurized goop. Jason
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Heck yeah! Thanks! The setup I saw has the spare, the spare tray, and the factory tools for $525. Insanity.... Thanks! :smilewinkgrin:
They weren't. My in laws bought her new, so I know the history from day one. A couple of oil changes, water pump recall and a battery is all that were done before I bought her.