Brake Lining Thickness
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 MINI Cooper, 2003 MINI Cooper, and 2002 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without removing the road wheels. If necessary, move car until inspection opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake pad) can be seen through rim. Insert Special Tool (341260) through rim into recess for brake pad wear indicator. Fit special tool on brake pad, then slide ring in direction of arrow toward well and read off measured value. In the example shown in illustration, a brake pad thickness of .23" (6 mm) is measured. See Fig 1.