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:
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.
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.
Step 10
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #E12. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Remove the brake disc.
Step 17
Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 18
Install the brake disc.
Step 19
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 20
Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 21
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 23
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #E12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 24
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 26
Install the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 27
Install the brake pads.
Step 28
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 29
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Step 32
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
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