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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Brakes noisy

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Noise / vibrations › Brakes noisy
Fault diagnosisBrakes noisy

BRAKES NOISY

During a braking manoeuvre, whistling or squeaking can be heard from the wheel area. Vibrations are also felt in the passenger compartment

0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Steer to the right or to the left and check whether the noise increases.Move on to Step 1The noise changes during steering.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table S45 NOISE FROM FRONT / ROUND BENDS

1CHECK THE PAD TYPE AND SURFACEALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check:

  • intactness of the pad braking surfaces;
  • pad type.
Move on to Step 2

1. Front braking surfaces vitrified or with traces of grease, oil or water.

Pads of non-specified type.

1. Re-clean, check and remove the fault causes. Replace the pads if necessary

Op. 3310A60 FRONT BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

2. Rear braking surfaces vitrified or with traces of grease, oil or water.

Pads of non-specified type.

2. Re-clean, check and remove the fault causes. Replace the pads if necessary

Op. 3310B62 REAR BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

2CHECK DISCSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the intactness of the brake discs.End of diagnosis

1. Front discs worn or damaged.

Pads of non-specified type.

1. Regrind the discs or, if necessary, replace them

Op. 3310A54

Op. 3310A52

2. Rear discs worn or damaged.

Pads of non-specified type.

2. Regrind the discs or, if necessary, replace them

Op. 3310B54

Op. 3310B52

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