Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC:
Replace the brake disks on the car Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Take the following steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8
Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 9
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
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.
Step 14
Remove the brake pads.
Step 15
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 18
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H4. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Remove the brake disc.
Step 20
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 21
Install the brake disc.
Step 22
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H4. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
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