Alfa 147 156 GT or GTV Rear Brake Pad Change

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good stuff, I’ve just changed the rear pads and calipers on my 156 and suddenly my brakes are working again! 😄

[@ItaliaAutos]

really! wow ill have to try that lol> haha

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@ItaliaAutos Well, "working" in the way that a car from 1998's brakes work!

[@Alfafanatico]

Can you make a video how to change Alfa Romeo 156 front anti roll bar bushes? Best regards.

[@jonnyware9061]

Fantastic video thanks! Very clear! One question if I may?: What should the slider pins be greased with please? I’ve heard some greases can expand and knacker the rubber boots. One of my callipers is binding so it’s either the pins or the hand-brake cable I guess

[@jonnyware9061]

Further research I found suggests Red Rubber Grease as it's silicone based and will keep the rubber boots/ seals from cracking. Also with these brakes, some models such as my 147; the lower shorter slider pin has a rubber sleeve on it which inside the bore hole keeps it from rattling I guess. Mineral grease attacks the rubber and expands it apparently. So obvs not a good plan as it'll seize up. Silicone grease here is the way then.

[@buriedintheshed]

Great video! Can you recomend a brake rewind tool? (there are so many, I don't know which would fit).

[@ItaliaAutos]

Any are normally fine. EBay special £20 will be fine for home brakes

[@jonnyware9061]

Any tips for painting the callipers please?.. Apart from wire brushing off loose dirt, will brake cleaner spray be sufficient to clean the surface? I’ll mask off pipes and rubber parts too…

[@ItaliaAutos]

Take em off the car to do them

[@jonnyware9061]

On using my piston rewind tool I noticed the seal has a couple of small holes in. Is it possible to replace the rubber seal without having to do a whole piston replacement do you know please?

[@martinlagrange8821]

Thanks for the excellent video, and for the great confidence inspiring information - I am really appreciative, and thrilled to hear that removing the disc is easier than for the fronts - as its a job I am doing ASAP. Much appreciated !

[@gorantrtica2521]

Nice one,are you 100% sure that you can change rear disk without removing whole caliper off? Thanks

[@ItaliaAutos]

Calliper carrier doesn’t need to be removed. Sometimes they are really tough to removed though.

[@gorantrtica2521]

@@ItaliaAutos Thank you. Can you tell me, If I am changing wheel bearings under disc, where can I find on how much NM I need to torque it, for Alfa 147. Thanks

[@jonnyware9061]

Is there a certain torque setting ideally for the calliper bolts or just firmly hand tight like you've done? - Answers my own question I guess!

[@paulharlin5761]

Hello how easy are the rear calipers to take off and overhaul please

[@szabolcs-gyorgypittman5246]

Hello Italia Autos! I have a question,how do i change the front stabilizator bushings on a alfa 147 1.9 jtd?

[@donatellolei1827]

Hi there, love your videos ! I have a question for you; I would like to know what I need to do > I have 166 brake claws. And want to fit them to my Gtv 916. Do you know what I need to do? I’ve understood that if I’ve had used the GTA brake callipers it was plug and play. But these are hard to get. And I have these now ( the 166 ones ). I guess I need the 166 brake discs to ? Or is this manageable with brackets ? Really hope to hear from you. Thanks 😊 🙏🏼 in regards. ( keep up the good work )

[@Skel_Kelly]

Nice vid, cheers Neil. Just one question, when compressing the piston back into the caliper does fluid work back up the system and escape through the master cylinder reservoir?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Shaun Kelly it will overflow through the reservoir just check it when pushing it back as it will sometimes overflow.

[@nabeelahmed2750]

Very informative ...i need to change the discs on my 1.9 gt so the disc just needs a little wiggling and it will come out without removing the caliper carrier?

[@ItaliaAutos]

yes it should do unless its very rusty

[@nabeelahmed2750]

@@ItaliaAutos il give it a try...thank you

[@Stupidhead85]

Top work once again, really enjoy your vids and they encourage me to tackle maintenance jobs on my own 156´s. BTW, would love to hear your experiences on the first JTS engine found in 156 and GT. Any tips how to remedy the carbon buildup all around the head / intake? Easier approach than removing the head for cleanup that is :)

[@ItaliaAutos]

Stupidhead85 thank you. No easy way to clean it up but more oil changes will keep it to a minimum.

[@MaziarPersian]

Thank you for the enlightening videos. Is Alfa GT 1.9 JTD (2009) brake caliper identical to any other Alfa models?

[@ItaliaAutos]

147. Thanks for watching

[@andrewcharlton2709]

how you remove that big metal cap in the middle of the disk?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Puller or screwdriver and hammer

[@alfaromeomalta6017]

I'm gona do my 156 thank you brother for the movie...you my thicher 🍀🇮🇹💪👊🏻

[@ItaliaAutos]

Have fun

[@hotwheels1997]

Those disks look horrific. Too bad the customer didn't follow your advice. How much of the stopping power you reckon comes from the rear set of brakes? I installed new disks and pads up front but have yet to do so in the rear, so i'm quite interested in the possible improvement, once I do.

[@ItaliaAutos]

There's a little bit of life left in them

[@hotwheels1997]

@@ItaliaAutos Perhaps just video magic, the outside lip seemed very big. I saw you install Magnetti Marelli pads. What's your opinion on them? I've had the same brand on my car for about 2 years and they stop slightly worse than the likes of TRW,ATE etc in my experience.

[@ItaliaAutos]

There fine had no issues

[@Imperfectgarden]

Great video! Very easy to understand!

[@ItaliaAutos]

Thank you

[@jonellison9832]

Great vids.. Much appreciated

[@ItaliaAutos]

Jon Ellison thank you.

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

Neil, do you know where I can get the caliper reset tool for a 147 ? I've looked on Ebay and each time it says "This does not fit your vehicle". It's a 2005 147 T spark 1.6.

[@justinsheehan3673]

Thanks super videos

[@hotwheels1997]

Hey Neil, hope you're having a great weekend! How much play is considered normal in the caliper? I noticed my caliper moves side to side and produces a knocking sound over bumps, should I be looking at new calipers? Bolts are tight and the play is elimited by the handbrake.

[@ItaliaAutos]

You couldn't be able to move it really if pads are fitted and piston is pushed back out.

[@hotwheels1997]

@@ItaliaAutos Something must be amiss then - pads and disks haven't been touched and taken off the car the past 2 years. I just noticed it after changing my entire rear suspension, chasing a rattle. The rattle miraculously goes away when braking and I can move the caliper by hand enough to produce a distinct knock. Can relatively worn out pads cause this (around 40% life left) or it must be the caliper?

[@ItaliaAutos]

@@hotwheels1997 Prob worn sliding pins or and mount.

[@hotwheels1997]

​@@ItaliaAutos I can feel the movement around the bolts area which hold up the caliper? Looking at the video, that's where the pins are too so I believe I've found my issue, hopefully. I still can't believe it's possible for the caliper to make such a noise over bumps - it's very loud!

[@johnplayer3093]

Excellent video

[@ItaliaAutos]

Thank you very much!

[@sarahwebster8927]

Where did you get Magneti Marelli pads from?? Cheers.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Sarah Webster shop4parts. 👍

[@sarahwebster8927]

Italia Autos Thanks for the quick reply! I like to keep decent brand parts on my car...just had the head off on my 2.4 159! Absolute tw@t of a job! Lol.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Sarah Webster yeah done it a few times so much stuff bolts onto that engine.

[@MrPittsbrother]

Tiny pads. Are the Brembo versions much more expensive to maintain? I've been told they are. These standard ones seem to experience fade with a fast brake from high speeds. Be interesting to see if braided lines improve it.

[@ItaliaAutos]

rears are still cheap. fronts cost a fair chunk more than standard setups but not overly expensive.

[@MrPittsbrother]

@@ItaliaAutos Cool, I need to upgrade if I swapped 2.5 to 3.2. Also considering a piston and sleeve kit from Autodelta to make 3.3. With everything else stock except for a tune it should make more appreciable torque even with the auto.

[@ItaliaAutos]

@@MrPittsbrother awesome.

[@chiselhead73]

Can you compress the piston with grips or does it need to be “screwed” back?

[@ItaliaAutos]

rear need to be screwed

[@ed_do]

Can it be made with an improvised tool?

[@knizepanbjorn8507]

A zahovněnej kotouč tam nechá.Neocisteny,prasacka práce

[@peterboot7120]

Nice Job again ☺👍,like to do my brakes to on my 147 front and back New disc and pats wat can the charge for that!?I live in Holland so euros pls have a Alfa guy that do the Job. ..hope fore info about that thanks! Keep up the good work 👍.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Peter Boot no more than 1 hours labour for each set.

[@peterboot7120]

Sorry ...but no?New disc and more pff Alfa person? Buy a Golf pls.

[@peterboot7120]

Sorry! Worng person not! You...thanks ..parts 300 euro 450 oké drive here and feel the brake go Time for New one 🙈😛haha thanks.

[@peterboot7120]

Its a Alfa Romeo ..not a car but a feeling 😂😲😛😍haha.

[@everythingsoundsgood5390]

Thank you, super video...

[@AtnkutMengie]

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