How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum 1.2 (312AXA1A) Fiat 500 312
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How to change brake drum on FIAT 500 Hatchback (312) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Drum on your FIAT 500
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Drum : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT 500 (312) 0.9 (312AXG1A, 312.AXG11), FIAT 500 (312) 1.2 LPG (312AXA1A), FIAT 500 (312) 1.2 (312AXA1A), FIAT 500 (312) 1.3 D Multijet (312AXB1A), FIAT 500 (312) 1.3 D Multijet (312AXE1A) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT 500 (312). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 12
Combination spanner #10
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake drum – FIAT 500 (312). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake drums on FIAT 500 (312) in pair for the rear axle. Disregarding the parts state. It ensures even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake drums on the same axle.
  • When replacing the brake drums, be sure to also change the brake shoes.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT 500 (312). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT 500 (312)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the protective cover of the lower centre console. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front fasteners of the lower centre console. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the lower centre console.
  9. Step 12
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the brake drum.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  12. Step 15
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    Install a brake drum.
  13. Step 16
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    Adjust the parking brake cable tension. Use a combination spanner #10.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the brake drum.
  15. Step 18
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    Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use a flat screwdriver.
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