FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (one) - R.R.
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Idea Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Disc brakes › FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (one) - R.R.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (one) - R.R.
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | A1B |
FOR THE LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, proceed with the removal - 4450B02 left front wheel r r.
FOR THE RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER, proceed with the removal - 4450B04 right front wheel r r.
Remove the protective cap on the brake caliper bleed valve.
Connect the collection system (pipe and reservoir) to the bleed valve on the brake caliper.
Loosen the bleed valve on the brake caliper and wait for the brake-clutch reservoir and lines to drain.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left brake pad wear sensor (switch) | K20 |
2. Remove the retaining spring.
3. Use tool (3a) to undo the connector (3b) and disconnect the hose to front brake caliper (3b), rigid pipe side.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 3a | Box wrench for brake fittings | 1.856.132.000 |
4. Release the block of the hose to the front brake caliper from the fastener on the front shock absorber.
5. Remove plugs (5a), undo the bolts (5b) and remove the front brake caliper assembly (5c).
1. Remove the front brake pads from the brake caliper.
2. Using the tool (2a), undo the connectors (2b), then remove the flexible pipe (2c) to the brake caliper.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 2a | Box wrench for brake fittings | 1.856.132.000 |
Refitting
1. Refit in its seating the front brake caliper flexible pipe (1a) and tighten the connector (1b) to the specified torque using tool (1c).
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | Connector | HOSE TO FRONT BRAKE CALIPER | M10 | (Front brake caliper side) 1.4 ÷ 1.8 |
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1c | Box wrench for brake fittings | 1.856.132.000 |
2. Refit the front brake pads.
1. Refit the rear brake caliper assembly (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b |
2. Refit the front brake caliper bolt plugs.
3. Use tool (3a) to tighten connector (3b) of hose to front brake caliiper (3c), rigid pipe side, to the specified torque.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 3a | Box wrench for brake fittings | 1.856.132.000 |
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3b | Connector | HOSE TO FRONT BRAKE CALIPER | (Rigid pipe side) 1.4 ÷ 1.8 |
4. Refit the retaining spring.
5. Secure the block of the hose to the front brake caliper to the fastener on the front shock absorber.
6. Connect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
Proceed with removal - 0010T64 brake and or clutch fluid check level and top up as necessary.
Proceed with removal - 0010T65 hydraulic brake system bleed air.
FOR THE RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER, proceed with refitting - 4450B04 right front wheel r r.
FOR THE LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, proceed with refitting - 4450B02 left front wheel r r.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the car from the ramps.
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Idea
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: Fiat Idea 2003 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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