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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on FIAT PUNTO 199 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for GRANDE PUNTO (199) and other FIAT models

Brake Disc

FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # E18
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the brake disks on the car Fiat Punto 199 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 199 – 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.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor.

Please note!

Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 8

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

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. 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 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 #E18.Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

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

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

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

Install the brake disc.
Step 21

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 22

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

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #E18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 25

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

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. Tip from AUTODOC:

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.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 29

Connect the brake pads wear sensor.
Step 30

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use copper grease.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. AUTODOC experts recommend:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
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 120 Nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Replacement: brake discs – Fiat Punto 199. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 36

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:

Fiat Punto 199 – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 37

Close the hood.

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