2003 Mini Cooper Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Mini Cooper

  • 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1600, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1600, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of a control unit, hydraulic unit, speed sensors and wiring harness, Fig. . Each speed sensor has a gear wheel which runs past the permanently magnetized edge of the speed sensor installed in the wheel hub. The rotary motion of the wheels is recorded by inductive sensors and an electric signal is sent to the electronic control unit.

The electronic control unit is located in a compartment on the right side of the engine compartment. This control unit inputs acceleration, deceleration and slip factors from the electronic speed sensors, which ar...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some original radios have a coded theft protection circuit. Obtain customer's code number before disconnecting the battery, removing fuses from the underhood fuse/relay box or removing the radio.

  • After servicing vehicle, reconnect p...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description -> Hydraulic Booster System -> Vacuum Booster System
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

Hydraulic Booster System

The hydraulic system incorporates a power flow regulator which diverts a small flow of fluid from the power steering operating circuit for the power assisted brake system, Fig. . It charges the hydraulic reservoir in a high pressure range without impairing the function of power steering. The pressurized hydraulic oil volume is supplied to the booster for the sake of power assistance and is applied by operating the connected standard tandem master cylinder. Should the power steering pump fail, the hydraulic reservoir has sufficient reserve pressure to permit m...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 745 -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Front Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Unit -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, 525, 530, 540, 740 & 750 -> Rear Speed Sensor -> X5 -> Z3 -> Z8
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Unit
M3, 325 & 330
  • Remove end firewall and seal.
  • Disconnect vacuum lines and electrical connector.
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
  • Mark brake lines for installation alignment.
  • Disconnect brake lines.
  • Disconnect connector.
  • Remove brake lines with rubber grommet from body and press toward engine. Do not bend brake lines.
  • Remove mounting bolts and hydraulic unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake system as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake pads as outlined in "Pad, Replace," as required.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts, then position caliper aside with brake hoses connected.
  • Remove mounting bolts and rotor. Tapping rotor wit...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
  • Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned with adjustment screw.
  • Turn adjusting screw until wheel can no longer turn.
  • On M3, 325 and 330 models, loosen adjusting screw 10 notches.
  • On M5, X5...

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