Afla 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.



"stevelup" <sdrawkcab.ten.2ku@ekolbemag> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> How easy is it to change the front brake discs on a Phase 3 Alfa 147. Is
it
> a DIY job?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
>

"Richard Fantom" > wrote in message
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> 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


"stevelup" <sdrawkcab.ten.2ku@ekolbemag> wrote in message
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> "Richard Fantom" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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
>
>

"Gary Taylor" > wrote in message
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> 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

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
--
Ciao from Holland
AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
Rosso Radicofani GT 2.0JTS (2005)
Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)

"stevelup" <sdrawkcab.ten.2ku@ekolbemag> schreef in bericht
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> "Richard Fantom" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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
>

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)
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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.
--
Ciao from Holland
AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
Rosso Radicofani GT 2.0JTS (2005)
Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)

"Simon C" > schreef in bericht
...
> 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
>
>

"alfistagj" wrote in message
> For a hard driving style 30K miles is nice for the front.

Thanks for that, much appreciated.

Regards
Simon C