When to replace the Brake Discs on your ABARTH 500 / 595
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11) 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

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible and other ABARTH models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • Please note: all work on the car – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor electric socket. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Remove the ABS sensor connector. Remove the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
  7. Step 9
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    Release the ABS sensor cable from the holder on the brake caliper.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the brake caliper bracket together with the brake pads.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 15
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  14. Step 16
    Remove anti-corrosion grease from the new brake disk.
    Step 17
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    Install the brake disc.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the brake caliper braket together with the brake pads.
  16. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
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