2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Odd Brake Pad wear

  1. HiFi Guy

    HiFi Guy New Member

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    #3 HiFi Guy, Aug 30, 2012
    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.
     
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    #6 grodenglaive, Aug 31, 2012
    Could also be the front pads were recently replaced before you bought it.
     
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    #2 Nathan, Aug 30, 2012
    Possibly a pad is dragging. Might want to have the brakes looked over to make sure all is working correctly.
     
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    #4 Jason Montague, Aug 30, 2012
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    :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.:Thumbsup:

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    #8 HiFi Guy, Aug 31, 2012
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    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.