May 2014 – GeorgeCo Blog

Dragging Rear MINI Caliper Mystery Finally Solved

by George HovisDIY, MINI May 27, 2014February 1, 2025Comments are Disabled

I think I finally solved a nagging problem I’ve been having with my right rear brake caliper. The right rear brake always ran hotter than the left. In normal city driving, it wasn’t a big problem, but at the track, that meant I would cook the brake pads at the end of a long session. …

MINI Heavy Steering

by George HovisDIY, MINI May 27, 2014Comments are Disabled

If you experience “heavy” steering; notched steering; and/or crunchy steering, try checking these three items below. The first two are caused by faulty designs. The third was probably caused by someone (not me) forgetting to disconnect the lower steering knuckle before lowering the rear portion of the front sub-frame. The steering column is designed to …