How to carry out replacement: Brake Pads 1.2 (312CXA1A, 312AXA1A) Fiat 500 Convertible
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How to change front brake pads on FIAT 500 C Convertible (312) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Pads on your FIAT 500
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT 500 C (312) 0.9 (312AG1A), FIAT 500 C (312) 1.2 (312CXA1A, 312AXA1A) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – FIAT 500 C (312). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Pin punch
Hammer
Round-nose pliers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake pads – FIAT 500 C (312). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FIAT 500 C (312) – 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 500 C (312)
  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.
    Replacement: brake pads – FIAT 500 C (312). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – FIAT 500 C (312). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – FIAT 500 C (312). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 15
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  14. Step 16
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
    Replacement: brake pads – FIAT 500 C (312). Tip:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
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