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  1. Mike

    Mike New Member

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    This hasn't happened on my MINI yet, but it happens on my old Miata sometimes (it has very similar rear calipers). On that car, it's always the slide pins that need some cleaning and lube.
     
  2. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    Another common problem on the rears that can cause this is not getting the brake pad retainer wires "snapped" onto the piston properly - they can be tricky sometimes.