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Nov 9, 2015 18:06:16 GMT -5
Post by HerryMonster on Nov 9, 2015 18:06:16 GMT -5
I am wanting to set up a tool box just for my 09 R56. I know that it takes metric tools, but the wrenches that I have don't fit very well on the rear brake calipers. Where do you all suggest I go, and what exactly should I be asking for? To clarify a little I'm pretty much just going to be changing the brakes out on my own and oil changes on my own.
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Nov 10, 2015 13:02:11 GMT -5
Post by glmini on Nov 10, 2015 13:02:11 GMT -5
I am wanting to set up a tool box just for my 09 R56. I know that it takes metric tools, but the wrenches that I have don't fit very well on the rear brake calipers. Where do you all suggest I go, and what exactly should I be asking for? To clarify a little I'm pretty much just going to be changing the brakes out on my own and oil changes on my own. You will need some long heavy duty needle nose pliers unless you have a tool to compress the piston.
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Nov 17, 2015 22:14:32 GMT -5
Post by HerryMonster on Nov 17, 2015 22:14:32 GMT -5
Luckily I found out from a friend who is a fleet manager for a private ambulance service about the tool to retract the rear piston. So I have that tool. I guess I need to know if there is a "special" set of wrenches that I should get?
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Post by glmini on Nov 18, 2015 9:15:17 GMT -5
I did not have any special wrenches when i did mine.
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Jun 22, 2016 11:45:07 GMT -5
Post by skmini on Jun 22, 2016 11:45:07 GMT -5
Nope, generally when doing brakes and oil changes the only tool that is 'special' is the oil filter wrench and the thing that you compress the brake piston with. Though you can usually use many objects to get the brake piston back in. Don't forget to bleed the brake fluid when you are compressing the piston Oh for the oil filter cap on the Mini I think you can use a large socket on it to break it loose. I am not sure the size off hand. If you are really into making sure everything is in spec, you can get a micrometer to measure the thickness of rotors / pads, but I have never found a use for that. I just replace if I even have a doubt. If you have an air compressor, then an air ratchet can save tons of time. Oh and you may want to invest in a breaker bar and a socket set (regular sockets and deep well).
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