Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) (2002)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
Remove & Install/Replace A Front Brake Anchor Plate/Guard Plate
Removing and Installing/Replacing A Front Brake Anchor Plate/Brake Guard Plate
Remove front brake disk.
Refer to Removing and installing/replacing both front disk brakes. See: Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Front
Release screws (1) and remove brake guard plate.
Tightening torque:
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Dust shield to steering knuckle M6 x 10 ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Nm
Remove & Install/Replace Front Left or Right Brake Caliper
Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Brake Caliper
Note: After completing this operation, bleed the brake system.
Remove road wheels.
Lift out retaining spring (1).
Remove plastic plugs (2).
Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from escaping from expansion tank after brake pipes have been
disconnected (which would enable air to enter braking system).