DIY brake rotors and pads Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0

[@snowstorm504]

Completely got me through what I thought I was going to have to spend thousands on at the dealership (no warranty). Thank you for this video and all of your thorough instructions. The only thing I will add is that when I got to the E18 socket needed on the rear brakes (that neither me nor any of the local auto stores near me had) a 14mm socket worked perfectly as a substitute.

[@club.alfagt]

Hey no worries! Nice hack!!

[@frumpd63]

Dude, thanks for the killer video, very helpful. Amazing how clean your car is considering miles. Your engine bay and calipers look brand new. I really need to move out of the salt belt!

[@club.alfagt]

Thanks man! Truth be told I used purple power and a scrub brush on my calipers And I did a one stage paint correction on my car myself to restore its shine Thanks!

[@DJPowell17]

Thanks for posting this - this has to be the most thorough one on youtube for Alfas. I got a Stelvio that will need new pads pretty soon and I am not gonna pay the dealer crooks 2k for the service. Will come back to watch it and do DIY step by step. Love your Giulia also!

[@club.alfagt]

Thank you!

[@martynh5410]

Just did all 4 wheels on my 2.0 Giulia yesterday. Took me all day (I made to two runs to auto parts store to pick up a few items, like grease and the pin punch which is needed). All went well except now I have several faults on the instrument cluster so I'll need to see how to reset these. The dealer here wanted close to $1,200 just to do the rears! Your video was very helpful!

[@club.alfagt]

Yes this will save you quite a bit of money. If you have a Bluetooth old reader connected to MultiScanECU app on your phone you can reset the codes yourself. You can also use the ecu code reset method that is in a video on KZbin. Takes a few tries but works. i had zero codes when i did mine

[@danielk2483]

Best step by step video ever! My dealership asked me about $3200 to replace brake and rotor on a car that has only 36k miles. seeing the video it looks straight forward so i will do it myself. (I'm handy guy with good mechanical engineering background ) my only concern is do i need to have reset the ECU after the repair? i cant even replace my oil on my Giulia because i can't reset the light.

[@club.alfagt]

No need to reset anything my friend!

[@danielk2483]

@@club.alfagt You're the man!

[@Monsterrello]

Very good video! Very detailed, to the point, no background music, good solid information! Thank you

[@club.alfagt]

Thank you!

[@darrenedwards7078]

Great vid. Just to add. You can turn the ignition off when doing the rears. When built up just pop the ignition on and go back into the brake service menu. No need to bleed the brakes either as you haven’t opened the system. I’d only bleed the brakes if it was due

[@dawudrashid1515]

I second this. Did it myself and had no problem

[@dawudrashid1515]

Can you expand on why We shouldn’t bleed the brakes? I just changed the pads only, when i pressed on the pistons, a little fluid came out of the (master cylinder?) in the hood which i took the cap off for. Not sure if i need to bleed the brakes. The brakes don’t bite right away when i break, is that normal for the alfas?

[@dennisreynolds6915]

@@dawudrashid1515 How did you not have the check brake system light come on?

[@dawudrashid1515]

@@dennisreynolds6915 nothing came on. No codes or error. Just turned of the ignition and when done I turned it on and went back to the brake service menu

[@dennisreynolds6915]

@@dawudrashid1515 Ok cool. So did you put the rear brakes into service mode then did the front and back or did you do the fronts first then turn ignition on and put car in brake service mode?

[@grumpyoldneighbours1761]

Great vid bud, was quoted £1600 today at my local UK Alfa dealer for stock disca and pads. Will defo have a crack myself now 😊 cheers 🍻

[@Scott-dn1bk]

By the way thanks for giving the sizes of tools needed. Best brake change video for the q4 Giulia on KZbin.

[@club.alfagt]

Thank you brother

[@johnnyzarizony9276]

Your Giulia color is amazing ❤️Greetings from Poland, great work with brake service 💪🏻

[@club.alfagt]

Thanks bro greetings from Germany!

[@dennisreynolds6915]

I'm scared to do this but I don't want to pay $1500 from the dealership. Also thanks so much for this. You have helped save us all at least $1k. Why is the dealership saying I'm going to jack up the braking system if I do it myself? No special tools required

[@club.alfagt]

Sorry for the late reply! Yeah they just want your money lol my brakes are just fine many miles later

[@murray14akeim]

I love how detailed this video is for diy thanks man

[@club.alfagt]

Thank you bro!

[@user-xc4eh4kp9n]

Outstanding!! I love it. At what milage did you change your rotors, 30K? I heard the vented/cross drilled rotors are good? The yellow snake stickers are nice, I was hoping to find a real metal emblem with the same snake logo but unfortunately, no such luck

[@club.alfagt]

I want to say I changed around 40k. Started to notice grooving in the rotor!

[@jasonallison9905]

Great Vid!! What Size Spacers Are You Using Front And Rear?

[@club.alfagt]

17mm front rear

[@Scott-dn1bk]

For anyone doing this job, do yourself a favor and before you do anything make sure you can remove the pins. I spend 4 hours using whatever I could find to bash that pin through. Ive been working on cars for a long time, Ive never had anything so seized up. Northern state that the roads use salt if that matters during the winter. I tried everything from torching it, penetrating spray. Once you get it out so far you have to put something in front of it then use a cut off allen key through the hole to hammer the pin the rest of the way through. Otherwise easy brake job once you get the pin out

[@club.alfagt]

Just get a push pin set lol

[@poptartknight565]

You shouldn’t keep the cap off the reservoir for too long. Brake fluid is hygroscopic meaning it absorbs moisture from the air very easily. This will decrease the boiling point of your brakes and can lead to insufficient braking performance. Be careful.

[@club.alfagt]

That’s right, good point! Hope everyone reads this!

[@poptartknight565]

@@club.alfagt I’m thinking of buying one this week. How has the reliability been for your car?

[@club.alfagt]

@@poptartknight565 great! I’ve only had one issue with a coolant hose cap coming off, but Alfa care took excellent and prompt care of me Other than that I’ve dailyed this car with a piggyback tune, driven on the track 2x, road trips Bulletproof The 2.0t Alfa’s are magical man. Awesome, simple performance and reliability with a supercar chassis for an amazing price

[@poptartknight565]

@@club.alfagt which tune?

[@club.alfagt]

@@poptartknight565 JB4 piggyback

[@ghhtdesfh]

Great video. Where did you get the decal? Is it aftermarket?

[@johnosullivan916]

Thanks for the great video. you answered the few questions I had on doing the brakes on this car. .

[@club.alfagt]

Anytime!

[@moggie100th]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonvivang2213]

Thx for fantastic video. What do you think about Tarox rotors and EBC Yellow pads?

[@GITSSAC]

Did you end up getting the yellow stuff pads? If so, how are they?

[@jonvivang2213]

@@GITSSAC hi; no I enden UP with Zimmermann Sport Coat Z and EBC Green stuff. I chose the green ones because of just daily driving - and the minimum of break-dust.

[@mod.ts76]

Hi! I'm looking to do a brake swap onto my car, and I was just curious as to where I could get hardware/parts. For example I need the banjo bolt on the back of the caliper, along with the caliper to knuckle bolts. Do you know where I could find these parts? Thanks!

[@club.alfagt]

Either the Alfa dealership or from alfissimo.com

[@mod.ts76]

@@club.alfagt Thanks!!!

[@nicosilva4750]

Thanks so much for this! I am going to do this next week. Have you changed your fuel filter? I am set to do that too.

[@club.alfagt]

Glad to help! No I have not

[@raulgutierrez6069]

Man Ive been trying to get a proper video on the fuel filter replacement, someone like this guy thats detailed.

[@glf4688]

Great video! Very informative. What brand of lowering springs did you get. Also which Michelin tires/size did yours in?

[@club.alfagt]

H&r lowering springs Ps4s 245/35-19 Thanks!

[@kwakufordjour9568]

I do have the TI sport 19 inch rim, so if I want to upgrade the tire ro 245 35 19, without changing the rim too??

[@kwakufordjour9568]

What’s your tire setup for the front and rear respectively? Thank you

[@club.alfagt]

@@kwakufordjour9568 245/35-19 front and rear tires

[@kwakufordjour9568]

@@club.alfagt how’s it the ride quality? I was thinking about staggered keeping he same 225 but then widening the rear to 245 or 255. Would that make any difference with the Q4?

[@speedee7]

When brake disc or anything behind it comes off, then after refitting lateral runout of the disc have to be checked with dial gauge. For example this is written in Brembo instructions.

[@jfj60616]

Fantastic vid!!! How has your experience been with the car overall? I bought one last year but don't do a lot of driving now and just recently took mine to the dealer for the complementary 1st oil change. I own a fair amount of tools and have no intention of giving a dealership money for things I can do myself. Keep up the great vids.

[@club.alfagt]

Thank you sir! I absolutely love this thing! It’s the apple of my eye. We have 2 cars and I find excuses to take this

[@importpro1334]

When I was replacing mine one of my pistons in the caliper popped and break fluid came out? 😅 is this ok or am I in trouble

[@club.alfagt]

Omg… needs to be rebuilt

[@importpro1334]

@@club.alfagt yea bro my breaks also went into a fail safe mode idk if it’s only for 2019 alfas and up but I guess your suppose to completely disconnect the battery when you change the breaks should add that to the video cuz that was a big rip 😕

[@VegaFIFA]

It will be the same procedure for 2022 models?

[@inteligenciam]

Nice rotors. Like the yellow calipers. Where did you got your Alfa Ferrari logo badge ?

[@deklonsmith1064]

I live in Dallas and have a 2019 Sprint 2.0T Giulia and was wondering if you’d be willing to do the same brake replacement/upgrade on my car. They just started squeaking a couple days ago and the dealership is outrageous just to replace the pads. Don’t know if you posted this just because you’re a mechanic or just owner enthusiast but I subscribed and would really like your help.. thanks for the videos

[@club.alfagt]

Send me a DM on Instagram! Glad to help out a fellow Alfa owner if our schedules can align!

[@CuDerRaGer]

got th r1 brake kit off rockauto for like 460 shipped. pads hardware and everything

[@club.alfagt]

Awesome!

[@19mati67]

Great video, thanks for this. I have a Stelvio, but it should be the same job. One thing I don't understand, why would you bleed the brakes? That is needed only, when you replace the brake fluid. I have just purchased the Madness Sport Plus springs, and I'm trying to find a solution for the rear camber adjustment. I'm wondering, if the rear camber arms are the same for both Alfas, because Megan Racings sells adjustable camber arms for the Giulia.

[@club.alfagt]

I have some Megan racing camber arms in my garage ready to go on soon 😉 I guess you don’t have to bleed them afterwards however I do so out of good habit!

[@19mati67]

@@club.alfagt That is great to hear, that you have those camber arms. Can I ask you a favor, could you please measure roughly the distance between the two mounting holes, to see, if the Stelvio uses the same length arm? I would like to order them as soon as possible, but I'm not sure if they would work. Mine is base model, so I'm about to install the SGW, paddle shifters and red button on my car. Got already the idiagnosis kit from UK, and the multiecuscan software. Start and stop disabler from Ali works great very well, and it is cheaper, than the carstuff unit.

[@club.alfagt]

@@19mati67 I sure can! Are you going to enable race mode in your Stelvio?

[@19mati67]

@@club.alfagt I'm not sure what that does on a 2.0L car? It actually changes driving dynamics and removes traction?

[@club.alfagt]

@@19mati67 yessir

[@drjoshuasenne]

Great video. Thanks for the meticulous step-by-step.

[@club.alfagt]

Of course!

[@Giaco1989]

when did you change the mirrors ? and how ? the carbon looks so good !

[@club.alfagt]

Long time ago. They are just covers, very easy to do and sturdy

[@thepawchoe2749]

You forgot to wrap a shop towel around the top of the brake fluid reservoir as well as another one covering it to keep moisture from contaminating the fluid. Thanks for the vid, brother.

[@club.alfagt]

Good points man, thanks!!

[@TheMoreira72]

Do you have a link for rotors? I ordered the pads, but also want to order rotors. Thanks

[@club.alfagt]

Check out my recent rotor review

[@AnthonyyVanessa_]

Thanks for making this video. Where can i buy the breaks?

[@kurtb369]

what I like to know .... :-) where did you get those yellow Scuderia Alfa decals ??? they look great !

[@Scott-dn1bk]

Do you know the torque setting for the brake torx bolts? Thanks for the video I was a bit nervous to try this my first time until I saw your video. My brake wire is so much bigger though. Ebc red stuff. Wire is about the same size but the jacket on it is what gives it the extra width. I sure hope I don't have to cut that jacket off I'll be grumpy about that.

[@club.alfagt]

That’s a good question. I am not sure but my default is just snug and then some. That’s interesting about the wire. Probably to withstand wear better

[@Scott-dn1bk]

@@club.alfagt yea maybe. I plan to do the same for tightness. I can't find setting. So far of all my Alfa bolts tightened it has been the feel of snug then about 1/4 or less past that. So. Probably same for brakes

[@club.alfagt]

@@Scott-dn1bk yep and I’ve had no issues

[@albertomaytorena5852]

Thanks for the video

[@club.alfagt]

Anytime!

[@gabeoravitz]

How are you liking these pads so far for every day driving? How’s the dust?

[@club.alfagt]

Best brake pads I’ve ever had on any vehicle tbh Less dust than stock and these Mfs bite like crazy at any temp

[@gabeoravitz]

@@club.alfagt awesome thanks! Have you tried the Akebono Euro pads? Wondering how the dust compares. Looking for something less dusty to replace OEMs on my M5.

[@club.alfagt]

@@gabeoravitz heard of them but never tried em, I’m sure they’ll be fine for any street driving

[@club.alfagt]

@@gabeoravitz Giulia is a light vehicle so should be ok

[@ffblegend]

Do you have to put the 2020’s in brake service mode?

[@mrr2880]

Thanks for the effort put into making this.. guess this process is same for the Stelvio?

[@club.alfagt]

Same parts, same pads, same rotors same brake system so my guess would be yes 100%

[@Johnnyzandeb]

17mm spacers all the way around??

[@dawudrashid1515]

Can you explain how your breaks feel. Does the alfa bite very quick or does it take a little effort. Compared to my honda, i feel like the breaks take a little effort. Might be how Alfa breaks. Just had these breaks installed

[@club.alfagt]

This car is brake by wire so you’re not actually feeling anything However with these newer setup it “seems” like the bite is very instant

[@dawudrashid1515]

@@club.alfagt is their a break in period for these new breaks? Like does it take some time

[@club.alfagt]

@@dawudrashid1515 yes you must break in the pads. There are instructions for this on the package but basically you break them in the same way as you would all racing pads. Several near-stops from speeds starting at 20 mph all the way to 80 mph As with all high torque racing pads MAKE SURE you torque your wheel lug nuts to spec before and after break in. Believe it or not the more aggressive pad caused one of my wheels to loosen slightly from the higher brake torque Had to start increasing my lug nuts torque to about 110ftlbs

[@dawudrashid1515]

@@club.alfagt another questions. Since installing the new pads, after i shut off the car, i can hear the radiator fan still running. This has never happened before. Any idea what may have caused it after the break replacement

[@dawudrashid1515]

@@club.alfagt another question. I totally forgot to put on the back plates on the front pads on. Are they really important? Do I need to reinstall the pads with the back plates on?

[@vincenzoselli8505]

Sorry what brand did you use for the rotors and pads? Thank you.

[@club.alfagt]

R1 rotors and Porterfield pads

[@publiocasillas7226]

Question: Noticed you said you had spacers. Where those on all four wheels or just the rear?

[@club.alfagt]

All 4 brother

[@cinnamontoastclutch6653]

awesome vid thanks saving for later!

[@rumrunner8260]

Great video, thank you!

[@club.alfagt]

Glad you liked it!

[@PierooriginalItaly]

Great work 👍

[@club.alfagt]

Thank you bro!

[@ModdedMotors]

Great video brotha 🔥

[@club.alfagt]

Thanks fam! 💯💯💯🇮🇹

[@dennisreynolds6915]

Could I just do the rear brakes first than save the fronts for another weekend?

[@club.alfagt]

Yup

[@dawudrashid1515]

Can you post the links for both pads and rotors. That would really help

[@club.alfagt]

Rotors www.r1concepts.com/detail_catalog/index/eLINE-Series/ref=ALFA_ROMEO+GIULIA+2018+Sportcma_Ticma_Ti_Sport+Front++silver+++

[@club.alfagt]

Pads alfissimo.com/home/1910-porterfield-rs-4-brake-pads-set-front-20l-giuliastelvio.html

[@dawudrashid1515]

@@club.alfagt awesome. Says 2018 but i think it would work for 2019 as well. Also I couldn’t find the exact break pads you used. Any chance you have the link for them too

[@club.alfagt]

@@dawudrashid1515 it’s all the same man. Just follow the video and you’ll be fine I promise. Put the car into brake service mode before you lift the rear & disassemble….make sure you take it out of brake service mode after you’ve returned the car to the ground…then bleed the brakes like normal from farther at away from the master cylinder to closest

[@club.alfagt]

@@dawudrashid1515 pads alfissimo.com/home/1910-porterfield-rs-4-brake-pads-set-front-20l-giuliastelvio.html

[@danielantoniuk559]

Would have been nice if you removed all that rust off the whole area not sure why you didnt do that, I do appreciate the video it was helpful

[@club.alfagt]

Great point!

[@dtowndurango]

How are those rotors holding? I’ve read mixed reviews about the r1 concepts

[@club.alfagt]

Still going amazing strong. Drive the car everyday

[@danielantoniuk7261]

I too have used R1 rotors on several of my cars and they perform well look great and have a high quality build with no issues at all they don't rust like some OEM rotors so they always look great too

[@stanmaiorano5544]

Anyone know where to get a service manual for the 2018 stelvio . Not the user manual …I’m talking the manual with instructions on how to take apart and replace parts like brakes and headlights and with exploded views of other mechanical parts

[@club.alfagt]

Need a manual from Alldata

[@stanmaiorano5544]

@@club.alfagt thank you for the information I just checked out the website looks awesome

[@NordicJord]

So I have a break light that constantly turns on and off when I hit my brakes. It says service brake pads. Is this normally a true code or a false one? Would changing the pads make it go away?

[@club.alfagt]

Yes you most likely need a pad change. Pressing the brakes is causing the brake wear sensor to complete the circuit which is telling you to change your pads

[@krig6ix]

​@@club.alfagt hey ive had my Giulia for a couple months. My front brakes started to squeak when I start driving then it goes away? Any idea

[@club.alfagt]

@@krig6ix brake pads need replacement

[@krig6ix]

@@club.alfagt hey do u know approximately how much i should be paying for my rear brake pads and rotors for?

[@krig6ix]

@@club.alfagt im being charged 1000😭🥲 for a car ive had for more than a month

[@YepFluh]

Hey sorry to ask but when you link me the rotors ? I can’t find them from the link in the description

[@club.alfagt]

www.r1concepts.com/detail_catalog/index/eLINE-Series/ref=ALFA_ROMEO+GIULIA+2018+Sportcma_Ticma_Ti_Sport+Front++silver+++

[@bobdesai164]

What are the different shades mean on the rotors & pads on the infotainment display? Does the shade change once the rotors & pads have been changed?

[@club.alfagt]

What’s shades?

[@bobdesai164]

@@club.alfagt 3 show white/gray and one shows black. All 4 pads and rotors were changed

[@bobdesai164]

@@club.alfagt do I have to reset anything since all the brakes were replaced

[@club.alfagt]

@@bobdesai164 shouldn’t have to reset anything besides taking the car out of brake service mode

[@bobdesai164]

@@club.alfagt it was my mechanic who did the work. Since I can drive the vehicle I assume he did put the it in and out of service mode.

[@justobey733]

I cant find anyone that makes those rotors for the stelvio . I wonder if gulia has exact brake system

[@On3d3R_Lvst1nG]

brakenetic makes a great set for the stelvio

[@detrickgordon7006]

Do you have to bleed the brakes in order the do this

[@club.alfagt]

Yes

[@Wolverine7880]

Hello. I'm from Germany. Which Brake Discs do you used ? Dealer, Part Number.... ?? I'm interestet in the same one....

[@club.alfagt]

Watch my latest video for link

[@Wolverine7880]

@@club.alfagt Ok. R u from Germany?? Thought you where from the US....😏

[@club.alfagt]

I am from US, just moved to Germany

[@jesusdiaz3737]

whats the link where you bought your brake pads?

[@club.alfagt]

Don’t have it but they can be purchased from alfissimo

[@johnking8288]

Good video but remember to clean the rotors with brake clean before remounting wheels

[@club.alfagt]

To get rid of the shipping lube? Good point

[@GITSSAC]

Do you still recommend the r1 rotors?

[@club.alfagt]

Yes for very light use no track stuff

[@demtriustriplett9222]

great job bro

[@rafagroove9153]

Where can I get the side badge ?

[@club.alfagt]

Gtstickers.com!

[@danielantoniuk7261]

Hi would you mind telling me the size of your Michelin tires

[@club.alfagt]

245/35-19

[@danielantoniuk7261]

Yea now that's confirmed I'm switching to that size when my tires wear out. That size has a nearly an identical load rating and it looks much better wider. Any trouble rubbing on U turns etc.. I was looking at those Firestone Indy 500 tires they get great reviews. LOL cant afford the Michellin Man

[@club.alfagt]

@@danielantoniuk7261 yeh the Firestone is a great tire. And no rubbing at all even on tight fast turns!

[@AlexStrickland-g2j]

I did my rear breaks and now I have a permanent break code

[@gadirmaya2102]

Can you do a rear and front bearing video looks simple enough just don’t see any videos at all 🙏🏽

[@club.alfagt]

Wheel bearing? I think mine are good lol

[@sahersesostris8332]

Well done 👍

[@club.alfagt]

Thanks!!

[@agent4poyato956]

What he does tell you is you should do the settings first before changing the front brakes, do not just take off your front brakes without doing the other settings or its gonna illuminate everything

[@tommyfreckmann6857]

What size are the R1 discs?

[@club.alfagt]

Same size as stock 330mm I believe

[@briand3743]

Where did you get that decal on front quarter?

[@club.alfagt]

www.gtstickers.net/alfa-romeo

[@herschelweintraub-sr1gl]

where can i buy OEM brake pads

[@club.alfagt]

Rockauto.com

[@herschelweintraub745]

@@club.alfagt how do I tell if they are oem? Most of them don’t have alpha logo on them. Thanks for your help…first time!

[@club.alfagt]

@@herschelweintraub745 rock auto only sells oem equivalent parts. If you want genuine oem then you have to go through Alfa

[@dennisreynolds6915]

How do the slide pins stay in there?

[@club.alfagt]

They have a detent in them

[@dennisreynolds6915]

@@club.alfagt Thanks! Be sure to pack that guilia up good for your trip!

[@club.alfagt]

@@dennisreynolds6915 thanks man she’s already gone!

[@dennisreynolds6915]

@@club.alfagt You better get us some video on the nordschlife

[@ivanresendiz2678]

Idk what I did wrong but if I push back on the brake pads they move. How can I fix this?

[@club.alfagt]

You must have your fluid reservoir cap open still

[@ivanresendiz2678]

@@club.alfagt I took it apart put it back together closed the cap and it still moves slightly

[@ivanresendiz2678]

@@club.alfagt I have the shims on both as well the sensor pad is fine it doesn’t move at all but the front pad is the one that has a wiggle to it like it’s loose idk how to fix it I’ve watched the video back a few times and I can’t find more videos on it

[@club.alfagt]

@@ivanresendiz2678 oh that means you need to bleed the brakes. The pistons are still retracted

[@ivanresendiz2678]

@@club.alfagt thank you I will try that tomorrow and let you know if it works

[@Filip_EM]

Thank you bro

[@club.alfagt]

No problem

[@vladimirgoloschokin6587]

So many meaningless words

[@unknownvip00]

I have a stelvio I hope this 😂irks the same 😭😭😭

[@joesylane5130]

Literally watched the whole video to watch him bleed the breaks just for him to say go look online definitely wasted time

[@club.alfagt]

Sorry about that. Bleeding the brakes is a universal process that’s not specific to the Giulia. Plus, it would’ve been really hard to video

[@DaveSheeks]

Where did you get the stickers on the fender?

[@club.alfagt]

Gtstickers.net

[@braydenluna5383]

Thank you so much

[@club.alfagt]

Absolutely!