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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bifuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change brake discs / brake rotors on FIAT PUNTO 2 (188) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 12 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the brake disks on the car Fiat Punto 188 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 188 – 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 #19.

Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
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.
Step 11

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the brake disc.
Step 14

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Install the brake disc.
Step 16

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 17

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 18

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 57 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Remove the brake caliper cotter pin. Use a flat screwdriver.

Step 21

Remove the brake caliper fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals recommend:
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 23

Remove the brake pads.
Step 24

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 fastener.
Step 30

Install the brake caliper cotter pin.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 32

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Fiat Punto 188
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 86 Nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 37

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 38

Close the hood.

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