How to carry out replacement: Brake Shoes 1.2 60 Fiat Punto Mk2
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How to change rear brake shoes on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Shoes on your FIAT PUNTO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 60 (188.030, .050, .130, .150, .230, .250), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,..., FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bipower (188BXA1A), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power (188BXA1A) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Pliers
Flat screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals recommend:
  • Replace brake shoes as a set on an axle. This will ensure efficient braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for brake shoes on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
    Fully lower the parking brake lever.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  6. Step 10
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  7. Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the hold-down spring.
  10. Step 14.1
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    Remove the brake shoe hold-down cup.
    Step 14.2
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    Use pliers.
  11. Step 15
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    Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots. Use a flat screwdriver.
  12. Step 16
    Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket.
    Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system.
    Step 17
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  13. Step 18
    Clean the brake drum. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake shoes – Fiat Punto 188. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
    Step 19
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    Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism.
  14. Step 20
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    Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes.
  15. Step 21
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    Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
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