Eh, because I've been a lurker mostly and didn't have a garage to work on my own car so didn't really have much to post about, but now I will!
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Battery tested fine and scanned it with my new Schwaben scanner (thanks for that endorsement @MCS02). I'm getting ABS sensors not present on the front. So I'll be inspecting those next. I think and hoping they're just dirty or disconnected not actually missing.
This scanner is great, it even detected my license plate lights are out so that makes it worthwhile!-
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I had problems with the rear calipers on my R53. I used some rebuilt calipers & they didn't last. They were replaced under warranty & they didn't last. In the end a couple of new calipers worked & kept working.
Check that the e-brake is releasing. If not check the cables & calipers. Not sure why you are getting the trifecta.
Call eMINIparts 603-637-2900 they give a nice M/A discount. Good people there & a site sponsor..-
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Agree - for OEM parts eMINI parts is great. For me if the caliper is sticking, I would probably go with a new one if they aren’t stupid expensive... or use it as an excuse the upgrade..
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Jack up the car one side at a time & safely support it. Turn the wheels & see which one drags. Once you find that compare the right to the left. You should see the difference. For my money it is going to be the e-brake hanging up. This could be caused by the caliper or e-brake cable. Yes it could be both too.
Does your e-brake release all the way. Or does it seem to not lower all the way when off?-
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I did check the battery, it's a new BMW branded one from just last year but just to check it off the list, I'll do what you said and take it to a parts store tonight. I think the previous owner only took it to the dealer for maintenance (it's got a single owner history).
I know MINI's are good cars, they just need some love. While this particular one is new to me, I've driven my old one before the trade in for about 6 years, so I'm right there with ya. I've been to one dragon event and a few local club stuff and I've always reluctantly gone to a shop for any issues. I'm changing that with this new one with the help of this forum.
I'll update again once I get the scanner.-
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I posted a link to the reader I have, sorry I didn't do it before you ordered one. I know Its more money but it will save you a ton in the long run. If you take your Mini to a dealer or independent shop they charge about $120 to hook it up to their machine. I have 3 Minis this has saved me way more then I spent on it.
We are here to help with your questions, we will never tell you to do a search, just ask away. These cars grow on you. It will be frustrating at times running down a problem. If you stick with it it is rewarding. Once this problem is fixed we will need to talk about Mods to the car. We are here to help spend your money too.
ECS.......The only thing I have bought from them is my code reader. I don't do business with them. They are trying to corner the market for Mini parts like they did for BMW. We have several venders that care about our community and really take care of us. To name a few. DetroitTuned Chad is the owner and will answer questions. It is a independent Mini shop that sales parts. https://www.detroittuned.com OutMotoring, Aarion is great also can't tell you how helpful they have been to me. https://www.outmotoring.com Helix http://store.helix13.com
There are a few more that's just off the top of my head. In a few weeks the forum will be going through another upgrade. Once this is done we will have the market place up and have a vender section.-
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Just realizing that I never closed the loop on this post.
I used the code reader and found abs not present on both the front sensors. Didn't make sense to me so I played around for a bit to get to know the reader better. I found the live testing section. Followed the direction and found that nothing was wrong with either sensors. Since I ordered a new sensor and I already had it on hand, I installed it anyway and did my live test and found that the NEW one was defective. Cleaned and reinstalled the old, warped looking one, passed the tests and it automatically cleared my codes.
The tire pressure kept coming on the day after but the rest was fine until I finally looked up how to properly reset that.
Anyway, thanks for the code reader recommendation you guys. I would have never found out that the new sensor was defective and would have wasted more money otherwise.
Now on to other repairs...-
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I would start with the wheel sensor that was replaced. Make sure that the wire is not chafing on anything and it is plugged in good. Check to see if any codes are showing. Sense you are smelling burnt wires check the fuses.
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Welp, as soon as I started it up, the lights are on again and there's light squealing from the rear driver's side so I'll see if I can take off the caliper and check it out. Know what else I should look for? I figured probably the piston is stuck. Any quick fixes that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
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