Couple of question

Couple of question

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vrooom

Original Poster:

3,763 posts

268 months

Sunday 7th September 2003
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What do i need to service the the mini? like adjust carbrutter, that sort of thing ?

and i noticed there is ap racing capiler on my mini. is that normal?

I got a pair of smooth rusty surface non-used brake disc. Can i fit it or would it better if i get brand new disc?

Thanks

Jay

phil hill

433 posts

277 months

Monday 8th September 2003
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Jay

Basic tools are all that's required to service a mini. A good set of imperial spanners, a set of feeler guages and spark-plug socket will get most things done. A chain-wrench or other oil filter removing tool is better than a screwdriver and hammer. A brake adjustment spanner with the correct square ends is a bonus, unless the corners have already been rounded off........

AP calipers are standard fitment on minis. The discs should be gently cleaned up of rust with scotchbrite or fine emery paper, then de-greased with thinners or white spirit.

Cooperman

4,428 posts

251 months

Monday 8th September 2003
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Don't forget the Elastoplast to mend the "Mini Spanner Rash".

minimax

11,984 posts

257 months

Monday 8th September 2003
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and the bandages for the gash in the head from the bonnet catch!

plotloss

67,280 posts

271 months

Tuesday 9th September 2003
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minimax said:
and the bandages for the gash in the head from the bonnet catch!


Oooh, if I had a pound...

Paul V

4,489 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th September 2003
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plotloss said:

minimax said:
and the bandages for the gash in the head from the bonnet catch!



Oooh, if I had a pound...


Why I have bonnet pins, take bonnet off first, trip over it, then gash head on concrete you see

Brake discs are very cheap for minis, I paid £18 for a set of discs and pads, not the best in the world but do the job.

detomaso

1,354 posts

249 months

Thursday 11th September 2003
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Don't forget a grease gun for those nipples (cars, not yours ), something often forgotten.