Front disk brakes

FRONT DISK BRAKES

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Set the car on a lift.
• Remove the wheel on the side concerned.

1. Slacken the two screws fastening the brake caliper support plate.
2. Remove the complete brake caliper and move it to one side without disconnecting the hose and wiring.

45 ÷ 46 Nm
4.6 ÷ 5.7 kgm

M6 57 Nm - 5.8 kgm

M8 10.5 Nm - 10.7 kgm

(*): For screws with "Driloc"; to be changed each time they are unscrewed or slackened.

1. Slacken the two fastening pins and remove the spacer and the brake disk.

5 ÷ 13 Nm
0.6 ÷ 1.3 kgm

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

1. Check the thickness of the disks and the working surfaces for signs of deep scoring and porosity. If necessary, grind them to within the specified tolerances.

(*): Specific for 1747 T. SPARK 16V and 1970 T. SPARK 16V

1. When changing the brake pads only, check that oscillation of the disk in relation to the axis of rotation is within the specified limits (0.15 mm max).

NOTE: The value must be measured 2 mm from the outside diameter of the disk.

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

(Specific for versions before change)

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Set the car on a lift.
• Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
• Remove the wheel on the side concerned.

1. Disconnect the intermediate coupling between the stiff pipe and the brake caliper fluid delivery hose.
2. Disconnect the electrical connection of the brake pad wear sensor, then free it from the fastening on the shock absorber.

13 ÷ 15 Nm
1.4 ÷ 1.5 kgm