When to replace the Brake Drum on your FIAT BRAVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Drum : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.4 (182.BG), FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.4 12 V (182.BA), FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.9 D, FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.2 16V 80, FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.2 16V 80 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT BRAVA (182). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Flat screwdriver
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT BRAVA (182). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake drums on FIAT BRAVA (182) 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – FIAT BRAVA (182).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap. Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    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 BRAVA (182)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
    Fully lower the parking brake lever.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening.
  5. Step 9
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    Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 10
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    Remove the brake drum.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: brake drum – FIAT BRAVA (182). AUTODOC recommends:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
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