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

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Disc brakes › Rear brake caliper
BrakesRear brake caliper
  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.

Brake disc with callout 1 pointing to a sensor or bolt near the hub

REAR BRAKE CALIPER

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Using a suitable syringe, empty the brake-clutch fluid reservoir.
  • Remove the wheel on the side concerned.
  • Remove the handbrake lever leather trim.
  • Using the handbrake lever adjustment nut, slacken the tension of the cables.
Handbrake lever adjustment nut with callout 1 pointing to the nut
  1. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the brake caliper.
  2. Slacken the hose connection.
  3. Remove the stopper and withdraw the hose connection.
Brake caliper with callouts 1, 2, and 3 pointing to different parts of the caliper assembly
  1. Slacken the two screws fastening the complete brake caliper.
Two screws labeled 1 on a brake caliper attached to a disc brake assembly

20 ÷ 25 Nm
2.1 ÷ 2.6 kgm

  1. Remove the complete brake caliper.
  2. Retrieve the shim.
Brake hose connection being disconnected from a brake caliper

DIS-ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the hose connection from the brake caliper.

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