Squealing Brembos on a 159

Started by blueblood1995, December 17, 2015, 02:50:20 PM

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kaleuclint

Quote from: Craig_m67 on March 13, 2020, 07:27:41 PM
Replacing the front brakes (pads/rotors) is not much harder than taking off the front wheel, honestly.

Is that $1,200 all inclusive (OEM parts)?

I am no mechanic, but replacing pads and rotors is dead easy as Craig says.  Indeed hardly more complex than changing a wheel.  If you can source OEM or quality aftermarket parts online (or 40% off sale at Repco! [Bosch rotors]) you can do this for a fraction of the cost of what a workshop will charge.  I find the trickiest bit is putting the disc wear sensor back properly and that's not hard.
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Craig_m67

I just checked online, SuperCheap auto has Bosch/DBA/TRW Pads and rotors to suit (OE) all up (everything) about $370./ sans any discount.  The hardest part about changing pads and rotors is removing the wheel.  Personally, I always buy original Alfa from OS (shop4parts) or Avante here in Aust.

Anybody paying $1,200 for front brakes has too much money.  I could fly down and do it on your driveway, using the jack already in the car for far less. 

Are they going to flush the brake system?
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Best I can get a a combo for 2 front rotors, front and rear brake pads $505. 

Anyone willing to put them on my car for a slab or two?    Near Eltham Vic.  Social distancing will be observed off course?

cheers

Craig_m67

You can do this yourself.. grab a slab, watch a few YouTube vids, seriously it's a piece of piss.

You will need a piston wind in tool for the rears (to replace the pads).  The fronts just push in, use the old pad and a G-clamp (etc.,)
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'03 156 1.9JTD Sportwagon (daily driver)

bazzbazz

Yeah, for the uninitiated there are a few traps, such as removing some brake fluid from the reservoir so it does not overflow when pushing the pistons back, where to apply copper grease to prevent brake squeal ect ect.

To be honest, if you have never done brakes before, DO get someone who knows how to at least give you a hand or show you how, lets face it, if you screw it up, someone WILL have a bad day.

You never know, the life you save could be mine . . . . . .
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kaleuclint

And you'll need to add a can of brake cleaner to the expenses.  Again, sourced during a '30 percent off everything' promotion.

After replacing the rotors and pads on Junior's car I cheekily had a free brake inspection done by a local brake specialist.  All good...  Rest easy Bazz!
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bazzbazz

Quote from: kaleuclint on April 06, 2020, 04:23:56 PM
All good...  Rest easy Bazz!

Literally  . .

"Famous last words!"      "Tempting the gods"       "What could possibly go wrong?"   ;)

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Craig_m67

Changing the oil is harder (messier)... when are you coming to do mine (again) ;)
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'03 156 1.9JTD Sportwagon (daily driver)

bazzbazz

When are you offering two man rooftop bar-b-que with beer, social distancing rules and all.  ;)
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bazzbazz

Quote from: Craig_m67 on April 06, 2020, 08:51:47 PM
Changing the oil is harder (messier)... when are you coming to do mine (again) ;)

He is referring to  159/Giulietta 1750TBi, in case anyone was wondering "what's so hard?".
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As the day goes

Quote from: Australia on March 12, 2020, 01:47:21 PM


Took it to ABS........

Noted that the front rotors cannot be machined and that the brake pads were over hanging the rotor. Noted that the pads were down 60%.  Also the front pads are different compound to the rear.

So I guess once the fronts need to be done, I will change back and front rotors and get new pads for the rear.


With some upcoming time on my hands, looked at a few videos of pads (with Brembo calipers for the front) and rotors being replaced on a 159. Looked easy. 

Checked online for the rotors that are both ventilated  front and back.  Noted the minimum thickness of the front rotors is 26mm.  Measured both left and right of mine and they are 27mm.  Thus only half worn. So plenty of meat left on them, and unless they need machining, dont need to be replaced anytime soon.

The good news is that the squeal seems to have gone away, so the "need" to much around with the brakes is a lot diminished right now.






Maltalfisti

So, my rear brakes squeak a bit since they are due for a change too. Front pads and rotors done last service, with the rear due in a few thousand kms. Figured they're due about now though, perhaps a bit earlier than scheduled, given the squeals when slowing down at the traffic lights.

Came home Thursday evening after work, like any other day.

Went to leave Friday morning to work, like any other day. There's this weird metal-on-metal squeal coming from (one or both?) of the rear wheels. Sounds worse than any sort of squealing brakes I've ever heard. Dare I say, a high pitched grating sound in low gear.

No foot on the brake. Same sound. Hit the brakes once or twice to test, and same sound, no change there.

Clutch out all the way, no change in the sound.

Clutch in, same sound.

Same sound in reverse too.

It clears up once the speed picks up from second gear onwards. But I only went around the block, returned it to the driveway and took the train (yes, I did sanitise my hands afterwards!)

Nerve-racking to say the least. Figured the brakes have gone right down?

Or is this something worse? 2010 2.2 JTS Ti with just 64,500 km on the clock. Last serviced at 58,000 kms (in July).

What are your thoughts?
The only problem with the GTV6? They forgot to install the flux capacitor...

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Maltalfisti

What's the chance of driving to Maranello Pur-sang (70km) vs the local mechanic up the road here (800 metres)?

I'd give it a go myself, but life is just mad as a school teacher in 2020. For once, I'd be happy to pay someone else for the convenience.
The only problem with the GTV6? They forgot to install the flux capacitor...

bazzbazz

Any local mechanic should be able to do the job.
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