Front brake pads - replace
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Idea Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Disc brakes › Front brake pads - replace
Front brake pads - replace
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 |
Proceed with removal - 4450B12 front or rear wheels (two) - r+r
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left brake pad wear sensor (switch) | K20 |
2. Release the block of the hose to the front brake caliper from the fastener on the front shock absorber.
3. Remove plugs (3a), undo the bolts (3b) and move the front brake caliper assembly (3c) aside.
4. Remove the front brake pads from the brake caliper.
Repeat the above operations for the remaining brake caliper.
Refitting
1. Refit the new front brake pads.
2. Refit front brake caliper assembly (2a) and secure by tightening bolts (2b) to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2b |
3. Refit the front brake caliper bolt plugs.
4. Secure the block of the hose to the front brake caliper to the fastener on the front shock absorber.
5. Connect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
Repeat the above operations for the remaining brake caliper.
Proceed with refitting - 4450B12 front or rear wheels (two) - 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
Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.