Alfa Romeo Stelvio DIY Front & Rear brake pad change

[@drjoshuasenne]

Powerstop is what I put on mine - great pads. Fair warning to all, def use the original pins in the front because the Powerstop ones started falling out on mine after a few days. Luckily I kept the originals and fixed it with no issues.

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes I agree. I also used my original pins in the front.

[@stanmaiorano5544]

Love the video great information! I just bought a 2018 Stelvio sport and it’s coming this week generally I do all the work on my own vehicles but never on a foreign vehicle. How did you learn how to do all this can you point me in the direction of where to find a repair manual like the might use in the shop …how to take thing apart and replace them and exploded views of components and such. Any info would be greatly appreciated…again thank you for the videos and keep up the good work !

[@RonDIYMods]

Hey thanks for watching. I way I learned working on my own cars is by doing some research and looking up the parts. I don’t have a service manual for the Stelvio which it would be nice to have. But I can tell you that the forums really help like stelvioforum.com. A lot of member like me share their experience and how to knowledge to make it easier to own this type of cars and not resort to the dealers for fixtures. If you got any question let me know and if I know the answer I will definitely let you know.

[@user-xc4eh4kp9n]

Good Job!!! I was wondering if I can get your opinion on rotors. Is cross drilled rotors better for this car? If so, how long do they last compared to stock rotors?

[@RonDIYMods]

Thanks for the comment in regards to the rotors I would go with slotted drilled. The only reason I haven’t done that yet. It’s because my stock rotors are still good. Once I need rotors I’m definitely going with slotted drill rotors for sure They will performed better and keep the brake pads cooler.

[@chazweez]

Awesome video. Out of curiosity, do both inside pads of the rear brakes have the sensors? Or just the passenger side?

[@RonDIYMods]

Both have it.

[@sahersesostris8332]

Always great videos 👍👍

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@scorpionking8661]

What is the recommended torque setting for the guide pins?

[@RonDIYMods]

The guide pins are tapped in into its place they’re not screwed in or screwed out they’re tapped in.

[@whatchumacallit7435]

Check out another video that Had a Service info to change pads where they Retract through the service menu settings.

[@RonDIYMods]

So when you’re getting ready to do the rear brakes, you have to go through the car menu to service the rear brakes what that does is it gets the brake caliper or piston, ready to retract it. It disengage the E brakes. But you still have to manually push the piston in. At least that’s what needs to be done in my 2018 Stelvio.

[@carlosjones2174]

What is the name of the tool that you retracted the brake caliber with ?🤦🏾‍♂️ I’m having trouble with that part right now

[@RonDIYMods]

amzn.to/3MUrtRG

[@robertjay874]

Great video but doesn’t the rear rotor get twisted in not pushed with that tool?

[@RonDIYMods]

No my is pushed In. I don’t think it’s twist

[@adamlamber8089]

Great, thank you for the video, it helped me .

[@RonDIYMods]

Your welcome. I’m glad that you found my video helpful.

[@cbarber5366]

I have a 2022 Stelvio Ti. Is eveything the same or were there any changes?

[@RonDIYMods]

It’s the same

[@cbarber5366]

@@RonDIYMods Thank you!

[@imthmn]

Can I use brakes on the rear end that don’t have the sensor?

[@RonDIYMods]

As long as they are the correct one for the Stelvio you can but I would recommend to stick with the ones with the sensor to make sure everything works properly.

[@jeenniferpalomares3149]

Do the brake pads on the link come with all 4 pads to switch both front brakes ? Or do I have to purchase 2 boxes ? I can’t see it on the description

[@RonDIYMods]

Yeah one box all 4 pads

[@rueben44]

So you didn't have to bleed the brakes just remove the fluid reservoir cap then replace?

[@RonDIYMods]

I did not bleed the brakes just opened the cap to release pressure.

[@mineerjd]

Yeah, opening the cap works for most vehicles. Haven't bled brakes in a while after learning that.

[@SuperGarrett77]

Can we get a link for the dash lights please? Thanks

[@RonDIYMods]

I’m actually working on a how to video for those lights and I’ll post the links video and links soon

[@SuperGarrett77]

@@RonDIYMods Okay great! Looking forward to it.

[@fuadyunus2433]

you got any (quick) brake fluid change videos to share with us?

[@RonDIYMods]

No not yet will do soon.

[@ivoralexisvuilleumier4796]

Thanks 🙏🏻 helps a lot

[@RonDIYMods]

Glad it helped!

[@oasisedder8013]

Question the links you listed to Amazon say they aren’t compatible are you sure it’s the right link? I have the same car in the video!

[@RonDIYMods]

I just checked the link for the brakes and it says that it is compatible with 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

[@cpolo88]

Awesome video man. Just to make sure, I don’t need a scan tool to reset anything? I’ve been reading all these horror stories from others that once they did their brakes, the whole car threw crazy codes and went into limp mode. Thanks in advance man

[@RonDIYMods]

No need as you can see in the video i didn't use any reset tools or software.

[@JayDee-b5u]

​@@RonDIYMods The issue is that if any air is allowed in the braking lines the cpu will throw an error code. In that instance you need a tool to redo the learn routine after bleeding the brakes and removing all air in the lines.

[@RonDIYMods]

@@JayDee-b5u when changing your Brake pads, there is no need to disconnect any brake lines so you won’t get any air in the system. you just need to make sure is that your brake reservoir is not running low and if it is just top it off.

[@tonyaguirre8316]

awesome

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

You think these pads will work for the 2018 stelvio

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes. Mine is a 2018.

[@mineerjd]

Thank you so much!!!

[@RonDIYMods]

You're welcome!

[@IgneousEuro]

You keep the car in accessory mode the whole time while doing the rear brakes, or turn the car off while in brake service mode?

[@dennisreynolds6915]

You can turn the car off.

[@RonDIYMods]

I kept the car on but it actually turned off while I was working on the car. Once I came back I press the start button once and reset it the rear brakes to get off the service mode.

[@IgneousEuro]

@@RonDIYMods thanks. I just did mine and everything worked great.

[@RonDIYMods]

@@IgneousEuro Nice. I'm glad I was able to help in any way.

[@dennisreynolds6915]

@@IgneousEuro how did you do your exactly to avoid the code

[@SuperGarrett77]

Just changed my front brakes with the exact pads in the video. Test drove it and there is a scratchy grinding noise. Did you experience this, is it normal?

[@RonDIYMods]

No mine make no noice. Make sure everything is seating correctly.

[@SuperGarrett77]

@@RonDIYMods How many miles did your Suv have when you changed the pads? Thanks

[@ldenorio]

brave dude, i would never work on my car in flip flops

[@RonDIYMods]

🩴🩴

[@cris2154]

Cleeean broly!

[@RonDIYMods]

Thanks bro

[@molotovgta5469]

wow but you didnt show the process you skipped.

[@RonDIYMods]

The process of removing the brake pads for the front. as soon as you remove the guide pins basically just pull off the caliper a bit to the side and the brake pads will come out same deal putting them back in. For the rear. As soon as you unbolt the rear caliper the brake pads just come off.

[@keepthinking2666]

You didn't have any of all of The faults that show up after doing your brakes anybody know how to reset them Ford collision Hill assist start stop

[@RonDIYMods]

No I did not get any faults on the system I did not takeoff the negative battery terminal as some people suggest. If you follow my video everything should run smoothly no faults at all.

[@davedavid3868]

little things but no protective gloves or clothing or footwear. I know picky but your working on a dusty area with aggravating materials and wearing sliders.......seriously come on.

[@RonDIYMods]

To each his own. This a video on how to change your brakes not what gear to wear. Ive done this type of maintenance on several occasion. I feel confident enough on performing this task and others while wearing sliders. I’m doing this video at home not jiffy lube. 🩴🩴

[@4evayoung926]

Lol bro you’re not showing the proper steps

[@RonDIYMods]

Ok. What are the proper steps ?

[@jesser9197]

Great video brother. Thanks

[@RonDIYMods]

Glad you enjoyed it Bro.