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 BRAVO I (182) 1.9 TD 100 S (182.AF), FIAT BRAVO I (182) 1.9 TD 75 S (182.AF), FIAT BRAVO I (182) 1.9 D 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 BRAVO I (182). 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
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT BRAVO I (182). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake drums on FIAT BRAVO I (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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT BRAVO I (182). 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:
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  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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