@@VegaFIFA Thanks. But, Actually it takes a bit more than that, but this is for people that learn the hard way that you can't just replace the pads on a QV the way you've changed pads on your other cars. Once you've pushed back the pistons to install the new, thicker pads, you absolutely cannot have the ACC on when you depress the pedal for the first time else the Continental ABS system sees the first time, excessive pedal travel as a fluid leak. Going into break service mode doesn't prevent this. You just have to make sure you pump the brakes before applying the ACC. But then, this tutorial also helps if you've fried your caliper seals and dust boots at the track and have to rebuild your calipers. Ask me how I know 😅😅

@@genyosai wow. Thanks for sharing but now I’m scared to do my rear breaks by myself. I read the instructions on Alfaworkshop and only says “Disable the E-break and put it into break service mode” in order to don’t have this warning lights later 🤷‍♂️

@@VegaFIFA Is your car a Quadrifoglio? Are you also replacing rotors or just pads? If your car is a Quadrifoglio AND you are just replacing pads, you don't need to enter brake service mode because on the Quadrifoglio the e-brake caliper is separate from the brake caliper. If you car is NOT a Quadrifoglio, then your rear caliper is also the e-brake. Either way, you can follow these steps EXACTLY and be safe: "1. Enter Brake Service Mode (Infotainment) 2. Turn off car 3. Pull negative battery terminal 4. Do brake job *** 5. Pump brakes until all new pads are seated 6. Connect negative battery terminal 7. Turn on accessory mode (push start button, but don't start car) 8. Apply brake pedal 9. Toggle Parking Brake 10. Done If any codes are left over, just turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and turn off the car. Let sit for > 30 seconds, turn back on, rinse and repeat turning off/on until codes are gone." --JeFizz {Giulia Forums}

I'm not positive, but I would think YES because WiTech can do things MES can't (like re-calibrate/sync the EBP).

@@genyosai OK....UPDATE. So I currently work at Maserati/Alfa Romeo Dealer in FL. Apparently this is a major issue with Alfa's. I can confirm that there is a failsafe mode and there is a way to reset this. I had 2 cars that were both towed to the dealer both with confirmed fixes. But I used witech 2.0 instead of the device used here. I would like to add that another technician on Tech2Tech ( internal Mopar FCA forum ) said that sometimes, this will work.....sometimes it won't.

@@RetrocarStyle I've had to clear ABS/Brake errors so many times because I race my car. I no longer have the issue when I change rotors and/or pads (because now I know how to do it without throwing errors), but there are times at the track when I may boil my brake fluid which introduces air into the system. When that happens I have to do the bleeding procedure for the Quadrifoglio as well as clear the Continental ABS module errors due to air that got in the lines. Same for when I have to rebuild my calipers... MES works every time.

@@genyosai Well I've only been with FCA for 8 months. The information provided came from my experience of me resetting two of these and the technicians in the tech2tech internal FCA forum. Some tech have said that it will work and then other times it won't come back. In those instances, it is entirely possible that for those techs that states that they could get the module back is that it could have been procedural errors. I cannot say at this point because I haven't been with the brand long enough. Time will tell.

@@carloslewis8448 Hey! Thanks. I appreciate it. Anything to help fellow Alfisti 👍🏾🇮🇹🍀

Hey! Always happy to help a fellow Alfisti! As far as the BT module... it doesn't HAVE to be the same, but it's the one that I KNOW works with MultiECUScan AND even works for cars that need the security gateway module bypass installed (2018+). Some BT modules don't work when the SGW module is installed, but this one does.

@genyosai nice nice so last question, the bypass does it come with the module or do i just download it when i connect the bluetooth?

@@agent4poyato956 No. The SGW bypass is a physical module that you have to install in the car. It can be a pain to install (much easier in a Giulia than a Stelvio), but if your car is 2018+ and you're a DIYer... It's an absolute must. You can get the bypass here: shop.alfissimo.com/home/1884-obd-protect-interface-for-multiecuscan-alfaobd-100-functionadapter-kit.html#/104-interfaces_adapters_accessories-sgw_bypass_2018_manuf_date_and_up It's recommended to use a set of extension cables, but not necessary: shop.alfissimo.com/home/1884-obd-protect-interface-for-multiecuscan-alfaobd-100-functionadapter-kit.html#/106-interfaces_adapters_accessories-extensions_19_for_sgw_bypass_pair

Unfortunately I'm having to hot wire my calipers; they got stuck

​@@Theycallmebritish I've had to do that before, but only because I was troubleshooting why my park brakes were in error and would not engage. Turns out the shaft in my rear right park brake caliper was broken and couldn't wind the piston. The PB motor just spun continuously which kept the PB system in error.

@@genyosai holy moly! Im sorry to hear this; im assuming this was diagnosed by someone or how'd you manage to find that out. I'm still with the error; so I might have a mechanical problem as well. Thank you for your time and information. I hotwired my motors so they would open. So I could move the car. I was able to return out of service mode. Clear the nannies but it's telling me I few things I'll update you. Heading to Firestone in an hour

@@Theycallmebritish I diagnosed it myself. Pretty easy considering I could hear the caliper motor spin continuously. I knew which caliper it was, but I wanted to fully test it, so I disconnected the PB caliper harness from the body harness and applied 12v to the pins... reversing polarity to test each motor direction.

Cool! Yeah, This is my 2nd Giulia QV as well.

Really? I would understand if you compared this to a M3, but a 992 GT3 RS?

@@155stw Those are the cars I have so thats all I can compare to right now. Im not doing a review or comparison im just saying I enjoy driving this car more than the other two.

@@Thatcardude207 that’s fantastic that the car gives so much enjoyment. A lot of people have said the same.

@@155stw This car will be a legend in the time to come. Better get one :)

You're welcome. Always happy to help a fellow Alfisti! Are you one the Giulia Forums? You can find me there by the same screen name.

Hey the same thing happened to me was u able to fix it ?

@@mamadusylla1027 Yep. Watch the video on how to clear ABS errors after improperly doing a brake job. You'll need MultiECUScan (MES) software, preferably on iOS as I use in the video. You'll also need the gray MES cable to access the ABS module. If your vehicle is a late 2018 or newer, you will need what's called the security gateway bypass module which can be purchased from Alfissimo.

@@genyosaiso if you get that SGW bypass (my car is a 2019) do I still need the grey cord to connect? And if so where can I buy one of those? Same thing happened with my car 🫤

@@importpro1334 Yes. With the bypass installed you still need the OBD2 scanner AND the gray cable to access the ABS module. You can buy the complete set of MES cables where I bought mine from: www.ebay.com/itm/271552918793?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xWlqcHLHTFG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ov7dedzdSYe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thanks! My best time is 1:40 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF6XfI2chZyqa5Ysi=ovHydlu2SP8bWyGt ). I've made many improvements since that run, including added power and improved suspension components + GTAm CDCM. I hope to get back to the track with these changes fairly soon to see if I can break 1:30s. Stay tuned...

Hi! Yes, follow the steps in this guide by a Giulia Forums Member: www.giuliaforums.com/attachments/giulia-quadrifoglio-ecu-removal-pdf.109452/ If you're not already, you may need to become a member of the forum in order to download the instructions. Let me know how it goes!

Thanks! I can't wait to get her back to the track. I've made some significant improvements since this video, but haven't had the opportunity to go back due to some health reasons. I'm on the mend now, so I should be back in the seat by February.

I know, which is why I normally run my Girodisc CCM replacements. Actually, the CCMs aren't great on the track, either, compared to my Girodiscs.

also i'm on an iphone and im connected thought bluetooth but it doesn't let the mx+ connect to the car

@@abelsanchez9664 one thing about the iPhone and the mxLink+ is that the iPhone doesn't automatically connect to the mxLink. This threw me off at first. You need to go into your iPhone Bluetooth settings, find the mxLink in the list, then select it to connect to it. Once it's connected, switch back to MES and make the connection with JUST the mxLink first. After a successful connection, change to the Continental and brake system menu. Then MES will tell you to switch to the gray cable. When you make the switch, you need to change back to the iPhone Bluetooth list to reconnect to the mxLink. Then switch back to MES where it still says to connect the gray cable, then continue.

Hi. If I'm cruising on a long highway trip at no more than 72mph, I get 480-510mi on a tank when in A-mode. If I drive "normally", my combined range is usually around 400mi. If I keep my foot in it every opportunity I get, then my range is more like 280-330mi. When I'm at the track it's a completely different story 😁

wow how come so much??? I am gussing its only around 300 to 350 mile range @@genyosai

@@bigboymarket Depends on where you live I'm sure. Elevation changes and weather conditions also factor in. Check out this thread on the Giulia Forums where I debunk a myth about mpg with a photo example of a recent trip: www.giuliaforums.com/threads/dodge-stellantis-announcement.58179/post-989356

Hi. This is my second Giulia QV. After I sold my first one, I basically complained for two years. My wife was so tired of the complaining that she told me to please get another one. Another fun story about this QV... I once traded it on a Friday and the following Monday I bought it back. I love this car! Out of the MANY cars I've owned, the Giulia QV is hands down my favorite car. The ONLY reason I was going to sell this car was due to recent medical issues exacerbated by the Sparco racing seat option that I have. Luckily, a Giulia Forum member gave me a possible solution, so I'm NOT selling!!! But the video is up now, so I leave it for the conversation 😁

Thanks! Trofeo white is beautiful. My next color change will be white. When I change it I'll put my bright Tecnicos on as my daily wheels. That combo looks SO good. As far as the "Euro mod", of COURSE you have it in Australia :) Every place besides the USA gets the cool cars and cool car features lol!!

At one point I thought I might have to due to post-op issues I've been having since August of this year, but the forums suggested an idea I simply hadn't considered. And now, I have someone willing to support that idea. So long story short... Not now

Hey! Yeah, it's a wrap. PWF Ruby Red. It's been wrapped since 14,000mi. The Vesuvio Gray underneath is still perfect. As far as selling, unfortunately. Perhaps. Maybe? It's a HARD decision. I big struggle!! Don't know if you saw on the Forums, but I live in South Carolina, but had to go to Palo Alto, CA for a major surgery back in August. I thought I'd have to sell it then to foot an out of network medical bill, but I got lucky... My insurance treated the procedure as in-network. So I got to live with Giulia a while longer. The problem is that I'm still dealing with some "discomfort". As a result, Giulia sits under a car cover in the workshop for 5+ weeks at a time... Only pulling her out for a quick spin so that she doesn't waste away.

Thanks for the reply@@genyosai. Saw your forum post too. Hope your back gets even better!

@@Food_n_Driver365 It's not my back. It's a little more complicated. But I thank you all the same :D

Hey! Yeah, that's some hard leather. Creases super easy, but hey... It least they aren't actually cracked 😁

Hi. Yes, you need the SGW bypass module to clear the codes because your vehicle is a 2019.

Hi. Unfortunately for our cars you need the gray cable. Green only works on ABS for some other Italian models.

You're very welcome. Glad it helped someone!

Hi. Sorry for the late reply. We've been out of the country. Anyway, I didn't have an issue with the Carbotech pads I ordered for my Model 3 Performance. The only customization I had was for the rear pads because Telsa rear pads have an integrated (rather than replaceable) retainer spring that aftermarket pads do not. Therefore I did take my OE rear pads (I live close to Carbotech) to them so they could replace the stock compound with their compound. That said, push come to shove you could always send them your OE pads and they'll replace the stock compound material with the material of your choice, but I'm certain they have the proper pads for your car. Is your Model 3 a performance model?

Hi! Thanks! Yes, here's my setup: Adjustable FUCAs --- -3.9* frontal camber --- -2.5* rear camber --- 0.24 total frontal toe out --- 0.48 total rear toe in --- square 10" Alfa Romeo tecnico wheels wrapped in 285mm CUP2 Alfissimo Corsa dual-rate springs Giulia GTAm CDCM (suspension ECU) Squadra Massimo tune Girodisc iron CCM disc replacements Raybestos ST43 pads Titanium brake pad shields Castrol SRF Fluid

Only if your car is late 2018 and up. My Giulia QV is a 2017, so it doesn't have the security gateway module. My 2020 and 2021 Stelvio vehicles require the SGW bypass, which I've installed on both.

​@@genyosaigreat insight. I've got the dealer fighting with me about this same problem. They want 5k for "their" work. Could you please, please send me the exact cable, and blue tooth unit you used. Please!

@@jeromem4923 $5k???? WHAT?? OK! Here is the exact cable kit I bought. You'll need the gray cable as you can see in my video: www.ebay.com/itm/271552918793 This is the Bluetooth diagnostic tool that I use in the video: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFRFJG6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 As you can see in my video, I used my wife's iPhone with MultiECUScan (MES) for iOS installed. You can also use an Apple iPad. Just download MES from the App Store. Good luck! I have no clue what they could be doing for $5k if all you have are ABS/brake errors after a brake job.

@@genyosai oh! thank you so much friend 🙏 they are trying to pull an expensive fast one on my daughter. Life long member to your channel 👍👍

@@jeromem4923 Thank you! Keep me posted on how it goes.

The grey cable is needed to connect to the Continental ABS module. You can buy all the MES cables in one set here: www.ebay.com/itm/271552918793

Yes.

Hi! No, sorry. I wish!! Only for iOS and Windows OS.

It probably doesn't work anymore. Return everything back and get your money

@@CubanMofo it does work I just had it in the wrong interface type thanks

Sorry for the late response, but glad you got it worked out. YES it obviously still works lol. I use it all the time because I race my car and have to get into the Continental ABS module with MES to recalibrate things all the time.

Thanks, Tom! That means a lot coming from you. I can't wait to get back out on track. Since this video, I've upgraded to the Squadra Massimo tune and the GTAm suspension ECU. Now I'm just waiting on my custom track springs from @alfissimointernational . The spring rates will be 12kg/mm front and 14kg/mm rear. Much stiffer than these soft KW ST sport springs I'm currently running.

Hey. Yeah, relatively close. I'm in upstate South Carolina, but I practically live at Road Atlanta 😁 The Ti Sport is a great car. We have a 2019 Giulia Ti Sport as well as a 2021 Stelvio Sprint, 2020 Stelvio QV, of course my beloved Giulia QV, and a 2020 4C. Addict lol!

@@genyosai cool maybe we can meet up sometimes, i live in SC but most never heard of the town so i say Augusta.

@@jeraldjosey Oh. So you live in NORTH Augusta if you're actually in South Carolina?? I'm passing through there today on my frequent business trip to Alabama, but I'll be in my Audi e-tron GT (no fuel costs lol).

Haha! Yeah. That video spans two days because in the first part I didn't have the MES cables yet.

Hi. No, I won't be there. I'll be in Cape Canaveral, FL for the SLS Artemis launch.

@@genyosai Much better.

@@dkoch0452 🤣🤣

I have the CCM option, but rather than wear them out at the track (my Giulia QV is a dedicated track car), I replaced them with the Girodisc CCM replacements. They work extremely well, and when time to replace, you only have to replace the rotor rings. My brake pad of choice is Raybestos ST43. Shape 1382.16 front and 1001.15 rear with the Girodisc titanium brake pad heat shields.

Hey! Thanks! My car is a 2017. As for what I think about the GTAm suspension ECU, I haven't experienced it on track yet, but here's my impression of it on Giulia Forums. Read this AND my post that I'm quoting just above it: www.giuliaforums.com/threads/gta-m-cdcm-software-exchange-program-for-giulia-qv-models.56175/post-984011

Thanks! And, you're right. I've been considering doing more than just using GPS data. May be time to invest in some actual OBDII data overlays.

I use the Joby locking arm and suction cup for the front. Joby doesn't really sell the locking arm anymore, but you can get it as part of this kit on Amazon ( a.co/d/ca8wgSi ). I also can't find the suction cup separately anymore, but you can get it in this kit ( a.co/d/bIUPPSo ). For the rear-view camera I simply use a GoPro bracket stuck to the rear shelf. My cameras are the older GoPro Hero 5 Black models.

Thanks. Yeah, Road Atlanta is my "home" track in the sense it's the closest track to me (4hrs). I have the CCM brake option on my QV, but I put the carbon ceramics on the shelf and use the Girodisc CCM replacements instead. They weigh a little more, but they cost much less to replace! As for my tires, I'm running 285/30/19 Michelin CUP2s on all four corners. Being able to run 285s up front is what has immediately shaved 2sec of my lap times.

​@genyosai good run at Road ATL ....what pads on Girodiscs?

Do you mean for a square setup? If so, yes, I recommend no wider than 285 up front. The 285s were difficult enough to clear for track duty. As a matter of fact, on the first track day with this setup, I rubbed through the body harness that monitors steering angle and brake pad wear. I repaired it at the track and then rerouted the harness so that it doesn't get rubbed by the topside of the tire anymore. So i couldn't imagine trying to run 295s up front without a widebody conversion, which is eventually where I'm headed. I do suppose however, that a higher spring rate could allow for 295s up front. Had it not been for how soft my KW ST springs are, I doubt the tire would ever bump-travel enough to rub that harness. I actually have some custom track-specific springs in development with the help of O'Donnell Car Development and Alfissimo. Soon I'll be running 12kg/mm rates up front and 14kg/mm rates in the rear. These will be very stiff... Not for the street, but great for the track. Stay tuned, and thanks for the question/comments!

@@genyosai front? OK, I thought this was about rear tyres😬 I'm replacing the tyres on my Giulia Quadrifoglio (not a track car) this fall and have seen some opting for 295 in the rear instead of 285, so I was wondering if that's a good idea. BTW, I see you're running KW springs, personally I think the standard suspension of the car feels rather soft so I've ordered the KW DDC kit. I hope this gives better control and more feel of the road.

@@kasimirdenhertog3516 Haha! I thought you were inquiring about my track setup which is 285s on all four corners. If you simply want to know about 295s on the rear... that's absolutely doable. As a matter of fact, when I still drove this car on public roads, I ran a staggered 255/35/19 front and 295/30/19 rear. No issues at all running 295s in the rear and 255s up front.

Thanks! I have more work taking place. I do a little at a time to see how my times improve. This time, simply adding negative frontal camber and 285 tires up front shaved 2sec. Now I have the GTAm suspension ECU which makes a world of difference. That plus a tune will be my next test. After that I move on to aero, then weight reduction. Stay tuned

@@genyosai Love it! #subscribed!

Silver car? GT3. I was gaining slowly. This is a short clip of a 40min session. Later on in the day, as the ambient temps got near 90⁰ F, he was killing it! No gaining on him then. I have more work taking place. I do a little at a time to see how my times improve. This time, simply adding negative frontal camber and 285 tires up front shaved 2sec. Now I have the GTAm suspension ECU which makes a world of difference. That plus a tune will be my next test. After that I move on to aero, then weight reduction. Stay tuned!