When to replace the Brake Calipers on your ALFA ROMEO 147
Recommended replacement interval for the part category ABS sensor : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (937.AXA1, 937.AXC1, 937.BXC1), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 16V T.SPARK ECO (937.AXA1A, 937.BXA1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937.AXD1A, 937.BXD1A, 937.AXV1A, 937.BXB1A,..., ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 3.2 GTA (937.AXL1), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXG1B, 937.BXG1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937.AXF1A, 937.BXF1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 8V (937.AXD1A, 937.AXU1A, 937.BXU1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V (937.AXN1B, 937.BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXM1B, 937.AXS1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 16V T.SPARK (937.AXA1A, 937.AXB1A, 937.BXB1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXG1B, 937.BXG1B) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change hand brake cable on ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for 147 (937) and other ALFA ROMEO models
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ABS sensor
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Hand brake cable
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Brake caliper
Tools
Replacement: hand brake cable – Alfa Romeo 147 937. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 10
Hammer
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: hand brake cable – Alfa Romeo 147 937. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the parking brake cables in pairs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Alfa Romeo 147 937 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Press the parking brake actuator lever on the brake caliper.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #13.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 6
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper. Use a crowbar. Use water pump pliers.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the parking brake cable fastener. Use a combination spanner #10.
  8. Step 9
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    Detach the parking brake cable from the car body. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the parking brake cable fastener. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 11
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    Detach the parking brake cable from the car body. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 14
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    Release the parking brake cable.
  14. Step 15
    Remove the parking brake cable.
    Step 16
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    Install a new parking brake cable.
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