Front brake pads - replace
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Disc brakes › Front brake pads - replace
FRONT BRAKE PADS - REPLACE
Removing
The following procedure describes left front brake disc removal/refitting. Proceed in the same way for the right front brake disc.
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left brake pad wear sensor (switch) | See K020 LEFT BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR (SWITCH) |
2. Uncrew bolts (2a) securing brake caliper (2b) to the bracket and remove from its seat.
- Secure the brake caliper to the suspension spring.
1. Remove the front brake pads from the bracket.
Refitting
- Grease the brake caliper and bracket in the areas of the pad support surfaces.
- Place the front brake pads in their housings.
- Fit the brake caliper and tighten the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake calipers - bracket side | Bolt | 2.7 ÷ 3.3 |
- Connect the electrical connection to the brake pad wear sensor.
Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: Fiat Grande Punto 2005 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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