Front brake caliper (one) - r.r
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Disc brakes › Front brake caliper (one) - r.r
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R
Removing
The following procedure describes left front brake caliper removal/refitting, do the same for the right front brake caliper.
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
Op. 4450B02 LEFT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 7055B90 LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 3340B10 HOSE TO L/H OR R/H FRONT BRAKES (ONE) - 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) |
There is no brake pad wear sensor on the right front caliper.
1. Remove the brake caliper traction spring.
1. Remove the plugs (1a) and undo the brake caliper fixing bolts (1b).
2. Remove the brake caliper complete with pads.
- Working at the bench, remove the brake pads from the caliper.
Refitting
- Place the brake pads in their housings on the brake caliper.
1. Refit the brake caliper with pads.
2. Tighten the bolts (2a) fixing the brake caliper to the recommended torque and fit the plugs (2b).
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake calipers | Bolt | M8 | (bracket side) 2.5 - 3.0 | 1.8 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTD 8V 1.9 JTD 16V |
- Refit the brake caliper traction spring in its seat.
- Connect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
Op. 3340B10 HOSE TO L/H OR R/H FRONT BRAKES (ONE) - R+R
Op. 7055B90 LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 4450B02 LEFT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY
Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Removing
The following procedure describes the removing-refitting of the left front brake caliper; the same should be done for the right front brake caliper.
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).
Op. 4450B02 LEFT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 7055B90 LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 3340B10 HOSE TO L/H OR R/H FRONT BRAKES (ONE) - 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) |
There is no brake pad wear sensor on the right front caliper.
2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the front brake caliper assembly (2b) with pads.
- Working at the bench, remove the brake pads from the caliper.
Refitting
- Place the brake pads in their housings on the brake caliper.
- Position the rear brake caliper in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake calipers | Bolt | M8 | 2.5 ÷ 3.0 | 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS |
- Connect the electrical connection for the brake pad wear sensor.
Op. 3340B10 HOSE TO L/H OR R/H FRONT BRAKES (ONE) - R+R
Op. 7055B90 LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 4450B02 LEFT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY
Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: Alfa Romeo 159 2005 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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