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 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 04:37PM
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Yeah, it's kind of like when I was a kid and my Dad would cut a length of pipe off with a torch and I would pick it up and drop it. He'd ask me if it was too hot for me and I would say "no, it just doesn't take me long to look at a piece of pipe!"

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 03:49PM
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When you spin the wheel to feel the drag of the shoes be careful not to catch your finger on the radius arm support bracket, believe me it hurts but the good thing is if you do you will only do it once 

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 01:01PM
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Thanks for the information, I was hoping there would be only one. That means I can tackle it Saturday morning since it shouldn't take too long once I have the tool and get her jacked up.  

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 11:48AM
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The rears only have one adjuster per side

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 11:39AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mediumcool
Are there two adjusters per rear wheel or just one. My manual says there could be two or one per wheel and to turn the adjuster slightly while rolling the wheel until it boggs down, then turn the adjuster slightly the opposite direction until she frees up. 
For rears there will only be one. If you have twin-leading shoes on the fronts there will be two. 

A similar question about adjusting came up in another thread recently.
https://www.minimania.com/msgThread/123294/1/1/Morris_Minor_1000_question#1152025

There's a link to a YouTube video showing exactly how to do the adjustment.

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Scott | 1963 Austin Cooper | 2003 MINI Cooper S | 2018 MINI Cooper 4-door
 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 09:54AM
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Got it, thanks!

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 09:32AM
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Can I get that tool at a chain auto parts store? What is it called? I have a good Mini mechanic in town, but don't have the time or dough to bring it to him for small things and I don't like to borrow tools from mechanics. They get bitter about that.
I'm not sure if there are any off the shelf replacements for it.
https://www.minimania.com/part/BLM810/Austin-Mini-Brake-Adjuster-And-Brake-Bleed-Tool-Wrench

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 09:20AM
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Can I get that tool at a chain auto parts store? What is it called? I have a good Mini mechanic in town, but don't have the time or dough to bring it to him for small things and I don't like to borrow tools from mechanics. They get bitter about that.

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 09:02AM
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I need to sand down my rear shoes on the '68. When I first drove it home I left the hand brake on and there was little drag, but the smell of burning rubber stamp (I used to work in a print shop) commenced until after a couple of miles before I let off the hand brake. I'm not an idiot, but felt like one at that moment. The brakes had been professionally replaced five years hence and the car was barely driven after that. 

I will use 80 grit and readjust after the sand-off. Does my '68 Austin Mini (not a Cooper) have any sensitivities I need to be aware of other than just turning the adjusters? Do I positively need to turn the drums and what would indicate they need turning again if they were turned at the last brake replacement?

Are there two adjusters per rear wheel or just one. My manual says there could be two or one per wheel and to turn the adjuster slightly while rolling the wheel until it boggs down, then turn the adjuster slightly the opposite direction until she frees up. 
Make sure you use the correct tool for the adjusters or you will round them off. If already rounded off, then may have to use vice grips.

 Posted: Sep 21, 2018 08:04AM
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I need to sand down my rear shoes on the '68. When I first drove it home I left the hand brake on and there was little drag, but the smell of burning rubber stamp (I used to work in a print shop) commenced until after a couple of miles before I let off the hand brake. I'm not an idiot, but felt like one at that moment. The brakes had been professionally replaced five years hence and the car was barely driven after that. 

I will use 80 grit and readjust after the sand-off. Does my '68 Austin Mini (not a Cooper) have any sensitivities I need to be aware of other than just turning the adjusters? Do I positively need to turn the drums and what would indicate they need turning again if they were turned at the last brake replacement?

Are there two adjusters per rear wheel or just one. My manual says there could be two or one per wheel and to turn the adjuster slightly while rolling the wheel until it boggs down, then turn the adjuster slightly the opposite direction until she frees up. 

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