Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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 Idea (350_) and other FIAT models

Brake disc

Brake disc for Idea (350) Diesel (120 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 12 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car FIAT IDEA 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 – FIAT IDEA – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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. FIAT IDEA
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Remove the lock pin retainer clip. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper cotter pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 11

Lift the caliper up.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. 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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 16

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 19

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 23

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 25

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 27

Install the brake pads.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper cotter pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 30

Install the lock pin retainer clip. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease. Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. FIAT IDEA
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 Nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 36

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT IDEA. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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