When to replace the Brake Discs on your FIAT PUNTO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (176) 55 1.1, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 75 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AD_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2 (176AP, 176AR, 176AQ, 176BB), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AS_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD (176AT), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.2 16V, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 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

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for PUNTO (176) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). 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
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car FIAT PUNTO (176) 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 PUNTO (176) – 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 #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO (176)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the lock pin retainer clip. Use round-nose pliers.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper cotter pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 11
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    Lift the caliper up.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). 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.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 20
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    Clean the brake disk surface. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the brake disc.
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