Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT Panda Hatchback (312_, 319_) 1.3 D Multijet 4x4 (312PXU1A), FIAT Panda Hatchback (312_, 319_) 1.3 D Multijet 4x4 (312PXS2A), FIAT Panda Hatchback (312_, 319_) 0.9 4x4 (312PXR2B), FIAT Panda Hatchback (312_, 319_) 0.9 4x4 (312PXG1A), FIAT Panda Hatchback (312_, 319_) 1.3 D Multijet 4x4 (312PXL1A) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 12 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car FIAT PANDA (312) 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 – FIAT PANDA (312) – should be done with the engine switched off.

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.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). AUTODOC recommends:
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.
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 combination spanner #13.
Step 13

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 14

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). Tip from AUTODOC:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.

Step 17

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Install the brake disc.
Step 19

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 20

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 21

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 54 Nm torque.
Step 22

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the brake pads.
Step 24

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). Tip:
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 brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.

Step 27

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.

Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PANDA (312). Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 32

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
FIAT PANDA (312) – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 33

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Comments – 2

I.S.

01.01.2025 17:22

Member

It's a bit more difficult than that.
- @Graziana Venturi
  
  02.01.2025 13:39
  
  I.S.
  
  Moderator
  
  We cannot show all the nuances and problems during replacement, it is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend making replacements at specialized services.

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