Front brake pads - replace with wheels removed

Operation 3310A62 · FRONT DISC BRAKES

1.6 TS, 2.0 TS, 1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

1. Remove the clips fixing the front brake calipers to the brackets.

2. Disconnect the electrical connections for the brake pad wear cables.

3. Remove the protective plugs (3a), undo the bolts (3b) and remove the front brake calipers (3c) from the brackets.

4. Remove the front brake pads.

Refitting

Compress the front brake caliper piston using the tool to facilitate the refitting of the brake caliper.

Place the front brake calipers back in their housings complete with new brake pads, fix them tightening the bolts to the recommended torque and fit the protective plugs.

Connect the electrical connections for the brake pad wear cables.

Refit in their seats the clips securing the brake calipers to their mounting brackets.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

3.2 V6

Removing

Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

1. Disconnect the electrical connections for the brake pad wear cable.

2. Remove the pins (2a) and remove the stop (2b).

1. Remove the front brake pads.

Refitting

Compress front brake caliper pistons.

Refit the front brake pads.

Refit the stop in its seating and secure it with the pins.

Connect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear cable.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.