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Car Forum / Alfa Romeo Cars / May 2005Afla 147 Brake Disc Change
Hi How easy is it to change the front brake discs on a Phase 3 Alfa 147. Is it a DIY job? Thanks, Steve Phase 3 147 ??? I thought the new one just out was the Phase 2. > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Steve > Phase 3 147 ??? > I thought the new one just out was the Phase 2. That's definitely what it says on our invoice:- "Alfa Romeo 147 Phase III 2.0 TS Lusso 5Dr" It was built in June 2003 if that helps... Steve If they haven't changed from the 156, and I don't think they have, then yes, definitely DIY job. Even rears are do-able, but you need a special tool to get the pistons back. I've produced a help guide that shows you how to do pads and discs on a 156 . You can find it on the alfa156.net forum under -Tips- menu. Basically you have to take pistons off (you'll need a 7mm allen key or hex socket), take out the pads, push the piston back, remove the caliper mountings and the take the disc off (one bolt). Gazza > > Phase 3 147 ??? > > I thought the new one just out was the Phase 2. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Steve > If they haven't changed from the 156, and I don't think they have, then > yes, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Gazza Hi That's brilliant thanks - PDF downloaded and printed. Cheers, Steve I guess they mean class 3 polution 2003 is the 1st edition/phase or what ever you may call that modell  SignatureCiao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Rosso Radicofani GT 2.0JTS (2005) Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4) >> Phase 3 147 ??? >> I thought the new one just out was the Phase 2. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Steve On this subject of discs, can anyone tell me how long they would expect a set of front discs to last. I have a 156 2.4jtd and it seems I have a warped disc as I get vibrating when braking at motorway speeds. The car has only covered 30k miles! TIA Simon C 156 2.4JTD V1 (2002) To reply: remove nospam. from the address Depends fully on your way of driving and if you change the pads in time. If you do a lot of full force brakes, the discs will heat up enormeously. If you keep your foot on the pedal after coming to a standstil, the disc will cool down unevenly and warp as a result thereof (the not covered by the pad part will cool down from the air, the covered part under the pad will stay warm) Stopping in a pool of water will do even more damage due to the increased cool down. Best thing to do is brake by letting the pedal loose a few times; much less heat will be brought into the disc. On the other hand, a worn pad, will damage the disc and/or make the grooves even deeper. If a pad is worn to the steel backing, it will even be (much) worse. Check the pads between service (i.e. ervey 5000kms) on a grooved wear pattern and replace them befor the friction material has been worn evenly to the groove in the middle of the pad. For a hard driving style 30K miles is nice for the front. SignatureCiao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Rosso Radicofani GT 2.0JTS (2005) Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4) > On this subject of discs, can anyone tell me how long they would expect a > set of front discs to last. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > 156 2.4JTD V1 (2002) > To reply: remove nospam. from the address "alfistagj" wrote in message > For a hard driving style 30K miles is nice for the front. Thanks for that, much appreciated. Regards Simon C |
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