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How to change front brake pads on Fiat Panda 169 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 (169.AXB11, 169.AXB1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 LPG (169.AXB1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 (169AXF2A, 169AXF1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.4 Natural Power (169AXHIA), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 4x4 (169AXF2A, 169AXF1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 LPG (169CXF1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.1 (169.AXA1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 Natural Power (169.AXB1A) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 (169.AXB11, 169.AXB1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 LPG (169.AXB1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 (169AXF2A, 169AXF1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.4 Natural Power (169AXHIA), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 4x4 (169AXF2A, 169AXF1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 LPG (169CXF1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.1 (169.AXA1A), FIAT PANDA (169) 1.2 Natural Power (169.AXB1A) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front brake pads on FIAT PANDA (169) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for PANDA (169) and other FIAT models
Brake pad set
Alternative products

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
Replacement: brake pads – Fiat Panda 169. 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 Panda 169 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 3Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 4Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Panda 169
- Step 6Remove the wheel.
- Step 7Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 8Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
- Step 9Remove the lock pin retainer clip. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 10Remove the brake caliper cotter pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 11Lift the caliper up.Replacement: brake pads – Fiat Panda 169. 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.
- Step 12Remove the brake pads.Replacement: brake pads – Fiat Panda 169. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
- Step 13Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 14Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: brake pads – Fiat Panda 169. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 15Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
- Step 16Treat 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 Panda 169. Tip:Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
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