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

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (Specific for versions after change)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Disc brakes › FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (Specific for versions after change)
BrakesFRONT BRAKE CALIPER (Specific for versions after change)

When refitting replace the caliper body fastening screws and tighten them to the specified torque.

  1. Turn the caliper as illustrated and replace the brake pads.

NOTE: The brake pad with wear sensor, must be fitted on the inner side of the disk (brake caliper piston side); at the same time check that the relief, on the outer part of the pad is positioned at the rear with respect to the direction of travel.

  1. When refitting the caliper adjust the position of the piston using tool no. 1.821.034.000.
Caliper adjustment diagram showing tool 1.821.034.000 in use

31 ÷ 38 Nm
3.1 ÷ 3.9 kgm

  1. Disconnect the connection of the brake pad wear sensor.
  2. Disconnect the brake fluid delivery pipe from the caliper.
  3. Remove the protective caps, slacken the two fastening screws and remove the brake caliper and pads.

When refitting sostituir caliper body fastening screws and tighten them to the specified torque.

Front brake caliper with spring removal

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (Specific for versions after change)

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the the battery (-) terminal.
  • Remove the wheel on the side concerned.
  1. Remove the spring from the brake caliper.

M6 57 Nm - 5.8 kgm
M8 10.5 Nm - 10.7 kgm

(*) : For screws with "Driloc"; to be changed every time they are tightened or loosened.

When refitting relieve the air from the braking system (see specific paragraph).

Brake caliper mounting torque specification diagram
Illustrates removal of brake caliper support with torque specifications

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

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