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Minimogel  Registered Member #346 Joined: Sat Feb 03 2007, 12:00AMPosts: 290 | Hi all so my R56 has just topped 16K  and it is telling me that i need new front break pads in 1600 miles which is fines im prepared to pay a silly price for new pads. But..... on my computer it says that there is no service until Oct 2009! Surely this cant be right? Going on last year that would mean the car would have done nearly 27k and surely there should be a service way before that? I thought around now time?? Am i wrong?? Should i give BMW a ring??Also what is checked in the first service i.e. filter? oil change? diagnostics? I ask because i do have the car remapped and it has a dump valve on it. I have no issues removing the valve for the service if it will be noticed but obviously the re-map is a different story. All help is welcomed.  Thanks James | ||
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P.C. Red Fox  Registered Member #18 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 3925 | From what I've heard, when an R56 goes back for a service, it gets fitted with a supercharger and the air scoop mesh is taken off. But that was a rumour.... Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ 48894%255B1%255D.jpg | ||
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Is my MINI the only one without a name?  Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | James, mine has done nearly 20,000 miles and says it needs a service at about 26,000 miles. I mentionned it to BMW and they say that is all it needs. I find it all a bit strange that it cannot need a service, or at least a fresh and clean air filter for so many miles. As for brake pads you must be braking hard young man! I will see what mine says but the last time i checked pads weren't for some time. As for the tuning i think you might be in a ticky situation but it depends where you go. If i was you i would remove what you can. Some places are not a strict as others. The worst they could say is that your warranty does not cover the engine, i would be interested to know how you get on because it has always bothered me. I think that is why the one click stuff is popular because you can in effect plug in and un plug again??? i could be very wrong. [ Edited Thu Jan 15 2009, 02:34PM ] Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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| Is my MINI the only one without a name? Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | I had a look and i have only done 19,000 and i need front pads in 7,000 miles and rear in 10,000. I need brake service and something else in July this year and all other stuff is 2011. Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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| Minimogel Registered Member #346 Joined: Sat Feb 03 2007, 12:00AMPosts: 290 | Thanks aron! Actually i have already remvoed the mesh from the scoop  Thnks Lottie i guess i have been braking hard, i have had my car checked and i dont need a service for anoth 7.5k but i am having the break pads changed this week. for future reference it costs £198 before VAt for front pads inc labour!!!!!!!!! | ||
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SCNM Paparazzi  Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | £198!! How much! Roland will do discs and pads for that price. Including VAT. I've just bought new discs and pads all round from him for £265. OK I have to fit them myself but I'm saving nearly £200 for BMW's 2 hours labour. Sorry to rant but BMW labour costs are disgusting. | ||
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| P.C. Red Fox Registered Member #18 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 3925 | Dude!!! Taking the mesh off of your scoop may lead to your post falling into the engine bay! Best tell your postie before you lose some vital mail! Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ 48894%255B1%255D.jpg | ||
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| Is my MINI the only one without a name? Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | Matt wrote ... £198!! How much! Roland will do discs and pads for that price. Including VAT. I've just bought new discs and pads all round from him for £265. OK I have to fit them myself but I'm saving nearly £200 for BMW's 2 hours labour. Sorry to rant but BMW labour costs are disgusting. You see this brings another question. As the car is under warranty would it invalidate it if you got pads done elsewhere? It all seems a bit grey to me. Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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| SCNM Paparazzi Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | As brake discs and pads are not covered on a warranty then I would assume that it would not invalidate it. They would be classed as "fair wear and tear" unless they wear out abnormally quickly. [ Edited Tue Jan 20 2009, 08:28PM ] | ||
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| Is my MINI the only one without a name? Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | Thanks Matt - i will quote you and your phrase if i need to!! Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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| SCNM Paparazzi Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | Im going to Scotthall tomorrow, I will double check that. I changed all my discs and pads today for the GTT Spiralslots and Kevlar pads. Total cost including caliper rewind tool was £285. No fitting costs because i did it myself. I got it done just in time for the brake fluid change tomorrow If anyone wants to do their own discs/pads and needs a hand then just ask. | ||
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Mini Turbo'd  Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2483 | Damn! Was going to ask if you wanted some front Spiros and nearly new stage 2 pads! Useful to know that someone local has the tool MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| SCNM Paparazzi Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | Lottie, Scotthall say brakes are not covered on a warranty. Dave, if you were going to ask - Why didn't you????!!!  No matter they might be useful to you after a few trackdays. The caliper rewind tool is the most useful £20 i've spent in ages! | ||
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