TECH: HIT THE BRAKES

Keeping you brakes in tip top condition is one of the most important aspects of classic Mini ownership and should get the same amount of attention as say engine tuning or styling. On a classic Mini doing this sort of work at home is completely acceptable assuming you have the required tools and the relevant know how. If you feel it’s something beyond your current capabilities try asking a friend who does to help you or failing that, consult a Mini specialist.

The main part of any cars braking is done by the front brakes and this is why the old-style drum brakes were replaced at the front with the now common disc brake arrangement when the Mini’s power output began to increase, yet the rears have remained essentially the same.

During use, the disc and pad surface will obviously wear away, the rate of wear