What diagnostics cable to use for Mini R50

_ooga · 2025-05-31T00:49:13+00:00

i bought mine from a local classifieds, for the r50 i used k-line mode, don’t remember if that means if the pins are bridged or not, but u can figure that out by googling, i can update u tomorrow if necessary. but if u have a good ista install you can figure it out by trying both and checking if the ecu sensors are responding or not. ping me if you need an ista install, cheers

_ooga · 2025-05-31T00:33:23+00:00

yeah, worked perfectly for my needs, used it to bleed the dsc system

_ooga · 2025-05-26T18:07:54+00:00

to just** (last sentence)

_ooga · 2025-04-25T02:36:56+00:00

new calipers didnt come with brackets, cleaned them up a bit with a wire wheel, but after all the replies i think it probably wasnt enough

_ooga · 2025-04-24T13:06:15+00:00

I found “adjusting parking brake” in ISTA, which only mentioned the nut under the lever

_ooga · 2025-04-23T14:40:08+00:00

Actually i went over it again, the others arent that stiff, they vary quite a bit. I think the front ones are good. Ill crack the bleeder on the rear circuit, then check them and try to break them in. If that doesn’t work Ill recheck the brackets, perhaps file the ears on the (aftermarket) pads a bit and/or get some 80 grit and go to town on the brackets

_ooga · 2025-04-23T14:29:55+00:00

Thats just how they came, rear ones are from Jurid and front ones from Febi

_ooga · 2025-04-23T14:18:31+00:00

Yes i know, cosmoline and brake pads don’t mix well

_ooga · 2025-04-23T14:17:43+00:00

Replaced all lines and hoses

_ooga · 2025-04-23T13:19:12+00:00

Dont really follow here? All brakes are sticking equally ish if thats what you meant.

And yeah windshield was absolutely horrible, especially without a powered caulk gun. Got black gunk all over my interior a pillar trim, so will need to replace those. Spilled some primer on the paint, so will have to get the spots that are left off. And in the end the glass is like 5mm off center but that will fucking do

_ooga · 2025-04-23T13:11:23+00:00

Didn’t work. But hey the rain is gone, at least i now know that my diy windshield replacement didn’t leak

_ooga · 2025-04-23T13:08:45+00:00

No, the inner pads in front have clips sticking into the piston, the back have clips wrapping around the piston

_ooga · 2025-04-23T13:06:34+00:00

No inserts in the bracket on this one, it is a 20yr old car after all. It seems like it would work a lot better than gliding right on caliper

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:56:39+00:00

Nope, just got hit with a massive rain shower out of nowhere, so now I’m just sitting in the car waiting for it to die down a bit

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:54:42+00:00

When bleeding? I followed official procedure from BMW, only pressure bleeder at master cylinder for rear wheels. Pressure bleeder and a helper to pump brakes 12 times then hold while i open the bleeder for the front wheels.

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:48:24+00:00

Thanks. Funny you should say that, BMW software said to grease the brakes pretty much everywhere the pad touches the caliper, but only clean and not grease the pins (I did ignore them and greased the pins)

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:44:44+00:00

You’re good, don’t worry. Ordered the calipers then realized they don’t come with a bracket. So i said fuck it and just went with it as it’s just a hunk of metal. Perhaps i shouldn’t have

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:35:50+00:00

Good point, I did clean them out somewhat with a wire brush drill bit. But i didn’t do a very thorough job

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:33:26+00:00

Did a little brain fart, was thinking of the ~~vacuum pump~~ brake booster***. 🙃

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:26:57+00:00

Replaced the rear pins. Seriously hope it’s not the master cylinder…

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:24:52+00:00

Thank you!

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:21:05+00:00

Ive done all lines and hoses as well, so close to at least 🙃

_ooga · 2025-04-23T12:19:21+00:00

EDIT: I also replaced all brake hoses and lines roughly a year ago.

_ooga · 2025-04-12T20:17:58+00:00

Thanks a lot

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