Flexible pipe to rear brake calipers
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Hydraulic braking system › Flexible pipe to rear brake calipers
FLEXIBLE PIPE TO REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
Proceed with removal
Op. 4450B11 TYRE INFLATION VALVE CAP - REPLACE
1. Undo the connector on the rear brake caliper flexible pipe, rigid pipe side.
2. Remove the stop (2a) and release the rear brake caliper flexible pipe (2b) from the mounting bracket.
3. Undo the connector (3a), brake caliper side, and remove the rear brake caliper flexible pipe (3b) after releasing it from the mounting bracket.
Refitting
1. Refit the rear brake caliper flexible pipe (1a) in its seating and connect it to the brake caliper, tightening the connector (1b) to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | Connector | HOSE TO REAR BRAKE CALIPER | M10 | (Brake caliper side) 1.3 ÷ 1.5 |
2. Fix the brake caliper flexible pipe to the mounting bracket using the fastening.
3. Tighten the connector on the rear brake caliper flexible pipe, rigid pipe side, to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Connector | HOSE TO REAR BRAKE CALIPER | M10 | (Rigid pipe side) 1.3 ÷ 1.5 |
Bleed the air from the hydraulic braking system
Op. 3330A14 FRONT OR REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 4450B11 TYRE INFLATION VALVE CAP - REPLACE.
Remove the car from the ramps.
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT
- PARTRear brake padsSearch: Alfa Romeo GT 2003 rear brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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