Checks and inspections
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Brake groups › Checks and inspections
33 BrakesChecks and inspections
CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
- Check the thickness of the disks and check that the working surfaces have no deep scores or porosity. If necessary grind within the specified tolerances.
| At use limit | At grinding limit |
|---|---|
| 9.2 mm | 10.65 mm |
- When changing the brake pads only, check that disk oscillation, with respect 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.
REAR BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL / REFITTING
- Set the car on a lift.
- Empty the brake - clutch fluid reservoir.
- Remove the wheel on the side concerned.
- Remove the handbrake lever cover.
- Working on the special adjustment nut on the handbrake lever, loosen the tension of the cables.
- Disconnect the handbrake cable from the brake caliper.
- Slacken the hose fitting.
- Prise the brake and withdraw the hose fitting.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider
- PARTBrake padsSearch: Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider 1995 brake pads
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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