Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Incredible EBC Brake Upgrade Full Install & Review

[@hotrodmercury3941]

Always loving what you are doing for the modern Alfitsi people out there looking to enjoy premium on a good budget and not being scared of poking around.

[@autofanaticcars]

stay tuned for brake bleed and flush video coming soon

[@richardjohnson6486]

One of the best brake tutorials I have ever seen. I have done brake jobs on my last 4 vehicles. THANK YOU

[@Sturrmm]

THANK YOU for the detailed explanations! So many diy car vids don't show the entire process or skip explaining steps.

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CarlosMiranda-je3ti]

Hi, how have you delete that fault codes? I have changed the pads and the car is crazy like your. Fault code about esc, steering, breaks…. Thank for the video.

[@init211]

Hi, how did you fix the codes?

[@vasyavasya6823]

Start the car. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Then all the way to the right.

[@devonteharris8556]

How did you get the service lights off?

[@drobca1]

How to change rear pads without getting all lights on

[@darrenedwards7078]

Interested as to why you had codes afterwards. I changed my Guilia discs/pads front and rear no issues. I left the battery connected but the fob was left well away from the car as I read having it close by can cause warning lights. I also pumped the pedal to take up the pad to piston gap before the initial function on the dash to reset the rears.

[@autofanaticcars]

i wish i knew why it was a total PITA to clear out. Maybe because the pads were so worn and the car sensors picked up a drastic variance i do not know but it is all good now

[@darrenedwards7078]

Cheers. Likely the amount of fluid movement. I pushed the pistons back just enough rather than all/ most of the way back. Great channel and love the set up you have there!

[@a14koolcor]

@@autofanaticcars what obd2 scanner did you use to clear out the codes?

[@dennisreynolds6915]

@@darrenedwards7078 how did you clear the codes? Did you pump brakes before starting car? That seems to be the step to take to avoid cel

[@cmlf1]

I installed EBC Yellow Stuff on my Ghibli SQ4 front and rear and although dusty, the feel and stopping power are much better than OEM Brembo pads.

[@autofanaticcars]

yeah the EBC are a softer pad and do dust out quite a bit

[@allanperez7587]

Damn..you lost me at Dust! I guess nothing like the OEMs.

[@josealvarez6935]

changed my front and rear pads and now theres all knds of warning lights like ATS, BRAKES, Front end collision and some other stuff. Any clue on fixing those?

[@zafar13]

The labor is was the easier part but afterward it threw me bunch of code and I tried multiple scanners to clear it and calibrate the sensor and it didn't work. now my only one front and one back of my breaks works. I forgot to open the pressure cap from the hood when I started to work.

[@noachzimri5035]

Did I miss it or did you not remove the negative cable from your battery after putting it in brake service mode?

[@100898050]

Or do they squeal when the brakes are cold. Thank you and best regards.

[@MrRangeley]

Kudos to you!! Great Job1 I am in the process of creating a work instruction (with tools included), for myself for brake pad replacement because of the excellent quality and detail provided by your video production.

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@durik.official]

Thank you man! I have a 2018 Stelvio. Super informative vid.

[@bluestonemetallic7]

….when I purchased my brand new BMW 540i xDrive (G30 chassis) a couple of years ago…I immediately changed the front/rear M Sport brake pads to EBC Redstuff. I thought the upgrade of these pads took the M Sport brake performance to the next level…w/ less brake dust,of course!!!!

[@emilianomoreno9101]

Do you have to put it in maintenance mode to remove front brakes ?

[@serenomagna655]

Ti seguo dall Italia, COMPLIMENTI PER I TUOI LAVORI!!!! 😊

[@cal87249]

I changed after 15000 km like 7 thousands miles, in my stelvio the new that cames with car, with the ate ceramic plates, they are fromconti entalbrand, they are in ceramic but not extreem, thye brake better than original for sure, and also don't make any dust at all thats the first why i change them, my black weels stay clean 😍 they also last more than the original and consumink the discs less than the original one

[@frumpd63]

I just did the yellows on the Giulia. Made a big difference!

[@autofanaticcars]

yeah i do like the yellows on my car as well they do wear quickly. I am trying to decide what pads i put on the QV next i am waiting still for my custom rotors to show up

[@GITSSAC]

How are you liking the yellow stuff? Do you recommend them?

[@namir91]

any updates on your pads? trying to decide what to put on my Giulia 2.0T Reds vs yellows or porterfields

[@hooda_4812]

Hey, don’t know if you’re gonna see this, but how long did the red stuff pads last? I’m in urban areas with constant stop go traffic, so hoping to get atleast 30-40k miles. Was looking at Porterfield, or can you recommend a budget long lasting brake pad pls? I have a giulia 2.0

[@javierc28]

Hi, can be a problem don’t have the same pad materia on all tires, maybe that don’t make the car less stable like when you turn? Thanks

[@riccardosavarese3203]

everything looked easy until you got to the "codes" that's when you get scared. can you tell me what scanner you use and possible tips for clearing properly? great video thank you!!!

[@autofanaticcars]

You need a Window laptop, obd plugs specific to Alfa and Multiscan programs

[@LuisRamirez-zl8ui]

One quick question Great video by the way. How did you cleared out the codes My truck did the same thing you said all the lights came out on the dashboard lol .help please

[@autofanaticcars]

You need to get a laptop and download Multiscan ECU and run a full system check and clear all brake codes in the system.

[@painlessness]

What kind of jack stands are you using?

[@autofanaticcars]

Jack Point they are no longer made or sold I hear

[@JoseMunguia-l2k]

I used the same break pads and kept the original rotors and resurfaced them but I keep getting a squeaky noise when I break it almost sounds like when I’m running low on breaks any idea what it could be?

[@zhengyi556]

Thank you for sharing,really helpful!

[@Elardramora]

Thank you from France ;)

[@autofanaticcars]

You're welcome!

[@wizkk5153]

Hey I know you said you had ESC light and other kind of lights going off having same problem I’m having after installing…how did you fix this or what was your problem

[@autofanaticcars]

Had to connect laptop with Multiscan to clear faults no idea what happened

[@teerexness]

Excellent video on the pad installation! However, I went to EBC's site (no local dealer) and they don't list Alfa Romeo under their "Yellow" brake pad applications..

[@bpp325]

Love the brake-by-wire system on my Stelvio. Excellent vid btw, thanx.

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad you liked it! I will have a brake flush bleed video on the Stelvio one day soon

[@danielantoniuk559]

I didn't see you bleed the brakes on the video. Were you able to replace the pads without bleeding? Also you mentioned the codes did you disconnect battery? I've heard you have to go through key cycles or turn the steering wheel far left then far right then turn the ignition off on

[@autofanaticcars]

Hi Daniel I did not do the bleed in this video because I did a detailed brake bleeding and flush video on my Alfa Romeo Giulia QV which is the exact same procedure, That video is on this channel if you search youll find it from the last summer. The codes were because the pads were so badly worn and pushing the pistons back in set the system off crazy. I scanned it with my Multi Scan Laptop and cleared codes in minutes which was a relief. You really need Multi Scan to work on the Alfa if you plan to do any DIY service yourself/

[@danielantoniuk559]

@@autofanaticcars well my real question was did you have to do the bleed to install the pads on the front?

[@N-youodd]

Dud you disconnect the battery

[@RafaelFregoso]

​@@danielantoniuk559no

[@rickl5290]

Quick question: Did you disconnect the battery after setting your car to brake service mode for this one? Just wondering why the lights came on...

[@integracpr]

It happened to me too did you fix the lights? If yes how?

[@Quagmire88]

I have a 2019 Jaguar XE S AWD(Supercharged V6) that had a software tune. It is currently sitting at ~410HP(most likely at the crank). I plan on getting the supercharger pulley upgrade too, which would bump it up a little but its mainly for low end torque. The car needs some new brakes after 34k miles. I can't decide if I need the yellowstuff or if the redstuff would be more than sufficient.I plan on changing all four rotors and pads.

[@josealvarez6935]

What is the model #’s for the front and rear brakes? Having trouble finding them with sensors

[@autofanaticcars]

very hard to find online now. I suggest you go OEM for the pads we had awful noise issues with the EBC I installed and we were not able to solve this until we went back to OEM pads and rotors.

[@andrewcopus3815]

Nice video gave me some good info to see what my dad wants me to put on for his brakes!

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad I could help

[@guard1545]

Hi could I ask you what did you use to clean the leather seats , thank you .

[@MoeCrosby]

Do you have a link for the brakes?!

[@nexushexus4365]

How is the bite when they are cold? Do you have to press the pedal harder until they are warmed up?

[@autofanaticcars]

they are amazing such a huge improvement over the horrible stock pad compounds.

[@nexushexus4365]

@@autofanaticcars So the only tradeoff is dust and they wear out quickly?

[@gabbiz9052]

On my Yellow stuff was not good until the are warm. For me at cold the best are the green. Bmw e 36 4 p caliper. Hi from italy

[@AlexUncut]

Abs pad wire break, the pads are far from worn out. How would u fix ? Can it be molded? Metal glued maybe. Wire broke Just approx 10mm before plastic Holder that you can see is attached at the end of pad cable/wire

[@imthmn]

Can I install brakes from the Dynamic Friction brand for the rear end?

[@TheDdadyyo]

Can you provide the parts numbers on both rear and front pads?

[@captainculpeper1250]

On Quad ti .... the back wear faster than front. Reds excellent choice for both, but I understand your reasoning but not necessary for improvement.

[@_Bnieto_]

Sorry to bother. Does the box for the yellows and the box for the red brakes bring 2 each ? Thanks

[@kurosagi6578]

love this video! quick question, I also wanted to paint the yellow part in black like u did... just wondering how it is holding up so far for you? did it flakes at all? and did you just degreased them and paint or would u recommend to sand down and put a primer before hand?

[@autofanaticcars]

it is easy clean the pads with brake cleaner, scuff the backing plate and spray with the VHT Black High temp paint

[@rhiiine]

What kind of jack stands are those?

[@autofanaticcars]

Jack Point i have a full review on this channel if you search

[@vincenzoselli8505]

Hi Mr. thank you for this video. I'm looking for the yellow stuff front for my stelvio as well but it seems there are different codes for them. Do you have the right code to find online? thank you very much. Even the rear red ones. Thank you!!

[@autofanaticcars]

gonna be tough to find now. We removed the EBC pads because they developed such bad squeal we could not solve them until we replace the pads with OEM and new OEM rotors the noise became unbearable for some reason on the Stelvio but on my Giulia QV never once had any issues it might be the way the IBS was programmed between both cars.

[@vincenzoselli8505]

@@autofanaticcars thank you!

[@_Bnieto_]

Have you replaced the rotors on this stelvio before ? Great vid as usual !

[@autofanaticcars]

I have not i tried to get some aftermarket rotors but the lead times were just too long and we needed to change pads ASAP for safety.

[@chetakorlandollc5391]

Can u Please let me know the EBC part # for Front & Back Brake Pad. I have 2018 Alfa Romeo stelvio

[@autofanaticcars]

i forgot to include in the video description but if you look online at the EBC website they have an application chart and you will find the front and rear part numbers.

[@danielk2483]

Where can I buy the front yellow brake pad?

[@autofanaticcars]

need to look online, Auto Anything has them

[@Him11423]

Where can I get those jack stands from?

[@autofanaticcars]

no longer available company called Jack Point Jackstands look them up

[@svettorel]

Considering purchasing a 2020 Stelvio with 20K. Care to comment on how ownership has been? I have done a fair amount of research. The local dealer in Orlando here has a biased review, lol. Thanks!

[@autofanaticcars]

car been great for 3 years , dealers all suck no matter where you live so it is best to do everything yourself like tires, brakes, oil changes, wipers, cabin filters, alignment etc and if you ever need anything major for warranty use the dealer and pray it goes well.

[@MrRangeley]

I have a 2019 2.0T Q4 with 27,000 miles to date. Purchased new in Nov. 2019. Build date September 2019. Base model car with Nero trim option, Sun roof, better audio, Nav, 20" wheels, trailer hitch package. Oil changes and tire rotations every 5,000 miles. Absolutely no issues. Not even a lightbulb! No maintenance required other than oil changes. Great quality, no squeaks, rattles, still in perfect condition. This is a New England car! Salt and all!

[@mrbryanmarshall]

EBC Blue stuff ftw. Better than yellow and red.

[@autofanaticcars]

really are they noisy and more dust i am trying to decide what pads i want to run with my new rotors on the QV

[@cmlf1]

You don't find they are too aggressive for a street driven car?

[@mdev8846]

And EBC green?.

[@armon_mo3996]

Great video! I just got a set of rotors and pads from ebc for my 19 Range Rover autobiography because being honest, the brakes are straight shit from the factory lol. Hoping to have a smooth install with great improvements!

[@autofanaticcars]

yeh Range Rover also has horrible brakes plus the Rover is very heavy and that does not help either. good luck it is super easy

[@armon_mo3996]

@@autofanaticcars yea they honestly suck but the main reason I even pulled the trigger on them was because I think the factory rotors are warped and it causes a super bad vibration when braking over 90-100mph but 🤷 I’m just excited to finally have good brakes lmao

[@cbruno12180]

So u plan on keeping the stelvio now? U leased that rt?

[@autofanaticcars]

i bought this out last year so we own it now

[@yashnaik110795]

Do you recommend any performance tunes? I want to turn my traction off

[@autofanaticcars]

i can not suggest any

[@mdev8846]

Why do you want to turn your traction off...?.

[@diyautomotiveresets8937]

Doesn’t work..tried it abt 10 times

[@ДмитрийИванов-ж6с1х]

не думаю , что у Alfa Romeo Stelvio нет сервисного режима у задних колодок. Утапливать поршень струбциной- плохая идея. Наверняка можно сломать электро механизм ручника.

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[@nathanhoffman5230]

Thanks for the brake change video Phil. Do you have an opinion on 3/8” electronic vs click style torque wrenches? I just purchased a GearWrench 3/8” electronic torque wrench from Amazon on sale. I’ll be using it for a spark plug change, then brake pads.