When to replace the Brake Discs on your ALFA ROMEO 164
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 2.0 V6 Turbo (164.K3), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 2.0 V6 Turbo (164.A2G, 164.A2F), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 2.5 V6 (164A1C), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 2.5 TD (164.K2A, 164.K2B), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 V6 (164.H1A, 164.H1B, 164.K1P), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 24V (164.K1), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV (164.H1), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 24V Q4 (164.K1M, 164.K1C), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 (164H1), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV Allrad (164K1H), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 24V (164K1G, 164K1F), ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 3.0 24V (164K1M) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for 164 (164) and other ALFA ROMEO models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – ALFA ROMEO 164 (164). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – ALFA ROMEO 164 (164) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  7. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – ALFA ROMEO 164 (164). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 19
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  17. Step 20
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    Install the brake disc.
  18. Step 21
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 nm torque.
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