When to replace the Brake Discs on your ALFA ROMEO 159
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTS (939BXA1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939BXE1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B, 939BXC12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939AXH1B, 939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 MPI (939BXL1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake discs on ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
HEX bit No.H5.
Drive socket # E12
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E12. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  17. Step 17
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    Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the brake disc.
  19. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads.
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