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How to Replace the Front Brake Pads on an Alfa Romeo

Model: Alfa Romeo 156 MK 1 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Brake pads

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Here’s how to replace the front brake pads on an Alfa Romeo. Lift the car on a column lift (jack) to the desired height, then remove the wheel (using a socket wrench or air impact gun) with the respective bolts.

Unscrew the caliper retaining bolt and remove the caliper from the wheel hub. Use a screwdriver to detach the pads from the caliper, then remove the brake caliper. Fit the new pads onto the caliper; then refit the caliper onto the brake disc.

Tighten all bolts and refit the wheel. Repeat the same steps for the other calipers on the vehicle.


Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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