When to replace the Brake Drum on your FIAT PUNTO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake drum : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 D, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.2 16V, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD (176AT), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.6, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2 (176AP, 176AR, 176AQ, 176BB), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 75 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 55 1.1 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake drum – FIAT PUNTO (176). 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 PUNTO (176). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake drums on FIAT PUNTO (176) 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 PUNTO (176). 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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