FRONT BRAKES (PADS & ROTORS) INSTALL on a Fiat 500 Abarth - HOW TO!

In this video, we show you how to remove and replace the FRONT BRAKE PADS & ROTORS on a Fiat 500 Abarth. This applies to the Fiat 500 Abarth, 500T, 500X, 500L and Dodge Dart (Does not apply to the Fiat 124 Spider).
Tools Needed:
Regular Electric Impact
Heavy Duty Electric Impact
13mm Socket
17mm Socket
19mm Socket
3/8” Socket Wrench
1/2” Socket Wrench
1/2” Socket Extension
Rubber Mallet
12mm Deep Socket
Large Flathead Screwdriver
Funnel
Brake Caliper Tool
DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid (if low after brake pads are replaced)
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[@JeremyLucier]

Typically you'd want to replace the pad clips on the caliper with new ones (and use a wire brush to clean the channels out that they rest in). Also regrease the slider pins while you're there. :)

[@Waltkat]

Useful information here, for the most part. The only things I would have done different are: used a little less lubricant on the caliper/pads (you don't want excess lubricant getting on the rotor and/or pads), used thread lock on the bolts, cleaned the caliper, put a little lubricant on the piston where it contacts the pad, made sure there was no rust or dirt on the wheel bearing flange where the rotor sits, wiped the rotor and brake pads down with brake cleaner before installing the wheel, used anti-seize on the wheel lug nuts. Thanks for the video.

[@johnkeyser5127]

Great videos, Bryan! I used your videos to install rear EBC Redstuff Ceramic brake pads and the EBC S4 Front Red Stuff Brake Pad and Rotor Kit (Slotted Rotors) on my 2017 500c Abarth. Everything went exactly as you illustrated.

[@hectorsepulveda2452]

Muy lindo trabajo de instalación ,pura técnica ,y hermosos los hiperventilados ,saludos

[@legionluciano]

Another excellent video Bryan!

[@paulrogerson8841]

Great video; very useful

[@alarick6395]

Encore génial 💪💪👍

[@legionluciano]

Awesome video Bryan! Keep’em comin’!

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thank you!

[@lovetopraisejesus]

Your video rocks! Thank you for your tutorial on changing brake pads and rotors on a 2015 Fiat Abarth! I watched it numerous times before starting the project and watched once when I forgot a next step in the process. Thank you to my sweet husband for teaching me to change my brake pads, rotors and flush the brake master cylinder just because I wanted to learn and save some money! 😃

[@billwilson6096]

Hey Bryan another great video, perfect tutorial on front brakes.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thanks Bill!

[@Taino871]

Thank you so very much!

[@and_rew9768]

Well done 🥇🔝🏆

[@giorgiolupinacci7301]

Can you do a diy on replacing the 4 valve seals on the multiair unit please!

[@CeoOfSlow]

I wish you guys could do a video on installing a clutch and a lightweight flywheel in an abarth

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thank you but as of now, we do not have any plans to do a video on those.

[@JustCreateYou]

What about rear ? ... And amazing videos I love watching them because they actually help alot .

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thank you for watching! We will have a separate video on the rear brakes hopefully soon.

[@shenminao]

Love all the videos -- good camera angles and detailed procedures. However, one question: Do you have a torque wrench in the shop at all?

[@chrisparsons3141]

One does not make brake job quota by using a torque wrench.

[@johndarce]

Hey Brian. Do you have video to do the rear breaks? Is the process the same?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Hey john we were scheduled to do a rear brake video but it fell through due to scheduling conflict. It’s similar except you will need a slim 17mm wrench for the slide pins so the bolt doesn’t just spin. That’s one of them so differences

[@DocRC_Cola]

Hey Brian, is rotor replacement required when doing the brakes or can you just change out the pads? Thanks for the video. I used your other video to change out the springs which I have to do again for my daughter's fiat 500.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

I would recommend having the rotors resurfaced at a minimum. Just installing new brake pads without resurfacing/replacing rotors can cause warping. This will cause vibration when braking and increase stopping distance.

[@DocRC_Cola]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance I'm just gonna replace the rotors too. It's a 500 pop, any recommendations? Amazon has soon many. I also appreciate that you have always answered my questions. I didn't remember I was on hear a year ago and asked questions to which you replied. Now you even have a rear brake video too. Thank you.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

@@DocRC_Cola we offer brake rotors on our site: ngencustomsandperformance.com

[@piedmonitor]

Does this apply to a non-Abarth 500 like a Sport?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Yes it does!

[@yummypuddles3135]

Please do rear too

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

We do have plans to do a rear brakes for a future video. This particular vehicle only needed front brakes

[@jamesp2293]

Hi. I need to remove my calipers and then reattach them. I read in a Fiat manual that when you depress the brake pedal, this will disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder so fluid won’t keep coming out of a brake line after removing a caliper. Is this true?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

@@jamesp2293 the brake fluid will leak out if you disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. If you disconnect that, put a cap on the end of the hose so it stops leaking. Once you are ready to reinstall, remove the cap and install the hose back to the caliper

[@jamesp2293]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance what kind of cap? Where would I find something suitable for capping the end of a brake line?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

@@jamesp2293any parts store should have what you need

[@jamesp2293]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance Having never actually worked with my brakes before, I don't know if I need a male or a female plug and what size. I have no idea what to ask my parts store for...

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

@@jamesp2293 rubber cap. If you go to a parts store, tell them what you are doing and they should be able to help you. Why are you removing the brake hoses from the calipers? It’s not necessary to change the brake pads and rotors

[@bdo3043]

Did you bleed the brakes also? Looks very discolored and overdue

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Brake fluid was recently changed when he had the clutch replaced and flywheel replaced. It’s actually clear, the reservoir is what is showing it to look dark

[@tuktuk8280]

why didnt u clean the calipeeer 😭😭. im getting ocd

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Ya I know.... I should have cleaned it but we were dealing with a time issue on installing.

[@bdo3043]

That axle or boot needs to be replaced. Do you see all the grease on the transmission LOL!

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Bon Do he just had them replaced. That was leftover grease that the other shop didn’t clean up

[@bdo3043]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance No wonder! Nice video btw!

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Bon Do I was going to clean it up but forgot/ran out of time while filming