FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (one) - R.R.
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Disc brakes › FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (one) - R.R.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (one) - R.R.
Removing
Place the car on a ramp.
Remove the left front wheel.
- 4450B02 left front wheel r r
Or the right front wheel.
- 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.
Operate the brake pedal until the brake fluid reservoir is empty.
1. Unscrew fixing spring (1a) and undo brake pipe connector (1b).
2. Release the brake pipe rubber retainer (2a) from the seating (2b) on the shock absorber.
3. Unscrew the bolt (3a) and remove the complete front brake caliper assembly (3b).
Removing
Place the car on a ramp.
Remove the left front wheel.
- 4450B02 left front wheel r r
Or the right front wheel.
- 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.
Operate the brake pedal until the brake fluid reservoir is empty.
1. Unscrew the fixing clip (1a) and undo brake pipe connector (1b).
2. Open the retaining clip (2a) on the brake pipe (2b).
3. Unscrew the bolts (3a) and remove the complete front brake caliper (3b).
Refitting
Fit the front brake caliper on the disc.
Tighten the brake caliper to torque by tightening the bolt to the bracket.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY | M10 x 1.25 | (Tightening bracket caliper) 5.7 |
Tighten the pipe connector to torque, secure the pipe on the suspension strut and fit the brake pipe fixing clip.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector | FITTING FOR PIPE TO CALIPER | M10 | 1.6 |
- 0010T64 brake and or clutch fluid check level and top up as necessary
- 0010T65 hydraulic brake system bleed air
Fit the left front wheel.
- 4450B02 left front wheel r r
Fit the right front wheel.
- 4450B04 right front wheel r r
Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Refitting
Fit the front brake caliper on the disc.
Tighten the bolts that secure the caliper to the bracket to torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY | M10 x 1.25 | 5.7 |
Tighten the pipe connector to torque, secure the pipe on the suspension strut and fit the brake pipe fixing clip.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector | FITTING FOR PIPE TO CALIPER | M10 | 1.6 |
- 0010T64 brake and or clutch fluid check level and top up as necessary
- 0010T65 hydraulic brake system bleed air
Fit the left front wheel.
- 4450B02 left front wheel r r
Fit the right front wheel.
- 4450B04 right front wheel r r
Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2003 Fiat Panda
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: Fiat Panda 2003 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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