Just how heavy is a Mini !!!!!

[Byff]

Got myself some nice new discs and pads, so this morning is perfect for doing a little bit maintenance.

First task, Wheel nuts slackened, no probs. Jack it up and take wheel off - hmmm, there's no jack. No problem, I've got a scissor jack from an old car lying around. I've managed to get the weight off the suspension, but can I hell get the weight off the tyre to remove the wheel.

Took the jack back out, thinking it's a jack problem, but it's working fine. Looks like i'll have to attack it with a hydaulic jack from the Lincoln. I can't believe I'm having to use a truck jack to lift a Mini.

I just hope the discs come off easier than this.

[Byff]

Got the wheel nut key, but only thing under the carpet is the battery.

BTW, learnt the hard way about lifting vehicles, put a nice dent in the sill of a Fiesta diesel once, luckily, it was just a £600 scrapper.