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.
Replacement: brake pads – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 11
Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 12
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 13
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 14
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.
Comments –
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C. P.
19.03.2023 10:13
Member
Very well done. you could probably add the reason for adding copper paste on the mounting surface of the new disc. Same goes for the anti squeal. The name says what it does, but why? and honestly "Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc. " I understand encouraging people to maintain their own cars is great but if they aren't savvy enough to get that right, then they probably shouldn't even have taken the wheels off. Or is that me having too high expectations?
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Same goes for the anti squeal. The name says what it does, but why?
and honestly "Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc. "
I understand encouraging people to maintain their own cars is great but if they aren't savvy enough to get that right, then they probably shouldn't even have taken the wheels off. Or is that me having too high expectations?