2003 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2003

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2003 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Mini Hardtop brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

79900 mi

US $150
Anti-lock braking, traction control, & tire pressure monitor all failed due to sensor failure on driver front wheel. Sensor replaced; problems solved. 
98000 mi

US $225
Turned out to be an improperly seated pad. Check dragging right rear caliper, flush brake fluid. 
88500 mi

US $1200
Brake line wearing, rubbing on control arm. 
128200 mi

US $1400
I also replaced my ebrake lines, one had rusted solid 
130000 mi

US $420
rear hard lines had rusted out in spots and were leaking. Parts were 120, dealer wanted $700 to install. I bought a brake line bender and did it myself. 
102000 mi

US $479
Parking brake cables misaligned, causing uneven wear of the rear pads. 

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2003 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

115804 mi

US $423
Machined rotors, new brakes. 
58200 mi

US $1300
Praking brake needed to be tightened up. 
23000 mi

US $5500
rear wheel speed sensor replaced. Computer reset. Brake system flushed(preventative). 

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2003 Mini Hardtop Brake Problems

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