When to replace the Brake Discs on your FIAT PUNTO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 D, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.2 16V, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD (176AT), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AS_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2 (176AP, 176AR, 176AQ, 176BB), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AD_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 75 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 55 1.1 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). 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
Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car FIAT PUNTO (176) 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 PUNTO (176) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). 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.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: brake discs – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip from AUTODOC:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  14. Step 16
    Remove the brake disc.
    Step 17
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the brake disc.
  16. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
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