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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)07 · Brakes
07 · Brakes

Dis-assembly/reassembly

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Anti-lock braking system (A.B.S.) › Dis-assembly/reassembly
BrakesDis-assembly/reassembly
  1. Disconnect the comb from the control unit wiring.
  2. Disconnect the four-pin connector from the control unit.
  3. Disconnect from the hydraulic unit the four connections of the brake hoses.
Diagram showing disconnection points for control unit wiring and brake hoses, labeled 1, 2, 3.
  1. Remove the hydraulic unit raising it just enough to free it from its support, then withdraw it through the wheel house.
Diagram showing removal of hydraulic unit from wheel house, labeled 1.

When refitting, bleed the air from the brake system (see specific paragraph).

DIS-ASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the electrical connection illustrated from the control unit.
  2. Remove the two relays from the control unit.
Diagram showing control unit with relays, labeled 1 and 2.
  1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the control unit.
Diagram showing removal of control unit by slackening screws, labeled 1.

HYDRAULIC UNIT

Turbodiesel engine

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  • Using a suitable syringe, empty the brake-clutch fluid reservoir and then remove it.
  1. Slacken the fastening screw and remove the control unit cover.
  2. Disconnect the control unit connection.
  3. Disconnect the four-pin electrical connection from the control unit.
Illustrates fuel pump relay and mounting bracket assembly
Control unit cover and connections on the turbodiesel hydraulic unit
  1. Disconnect the connections of the unit.
  2. Slacken the nuts fastening the flexible mounts of the hydraulic unit, then remove it.
Turbodiesel hydraulic unit with connections and flexible mount nuts

When refitting, bleed the air from the brake system.

DIS-ASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

Proceed as described for the Boxer engines.

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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