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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)05 · 33 Braking system
05 · General

Brake discs

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Front brakes › Brake discs
33 Braking systemBrake discs
Diagram of the front brake disc and caliper assembly

BRAKE DISCS

Dismantling-reassembly

Undo the brake disc attachment bolts and remove the disc. When refitting, eliminate any traces of rust to ensure that the disc is perfectly perpendicular to the hub.

Diagram showing a hand removing the brake disc from the hub

Checking and measuring disc thickness

The minimum permissible brake disc thickness after wear is indicated in the table; if the measured value is less than the value in the table, the disc should be renewed. In the case of damage or deep scoring, the brake disc surfaces can be skimmed; after skimming, the brake disc thickness must not be less than the value stated in the table;

Brake disc thickness (values in mm)

1370 12v
1581 16v
1929 D
1747 16v
1998 20v
1910 TD
after wear10.220.20
after skimming11.120.55
Diagram showing a dial indicator measuring the run-out of the brake disc

Checking brake disc run-out

Also check that the run-out does not exceed 0.15 mm; this should be checked 2 mm from the disc's outer diameter.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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