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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI 16V 4WD … 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 Altea (5P1) and other SEAT models

Brake disc

        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Diesel (170 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Brake disc for Altea (5P1) Petrol (160 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 21
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car SEAT ALTEA (5P1) 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 – SEAT ALTEA (5P1) – 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 car.

Replacement: brake discs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Tip from AUTODOC:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALTEA (5P1)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). AUTODOC recommends:
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 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 brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 16

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the brake disc.
Step 20

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 21

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 22

Install the brake disc.
Step 23

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 24

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 26

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 190 nm torque.
Step 28

Remove the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 29

Clean the brake caliper guide pins. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

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

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 32

Install the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 33

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake discs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Professionals recommend:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 34

Install the brake pads.
Step 35

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
Step 37

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 38

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 39

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 40

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 41

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. SEAT ALTEA (5P1)
Step 42

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 43

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 44

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 45

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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