How do you Fit rear brake pads to fiat stilo?

Answer 1

Hello, Can be a bit of a pain but is do-able!! You need a caliper re-setting tool to screw the piston back into the caliper to give enough room for the new pads to fit in. The tool is only threaded in one direction so will only work on the drivers side caliper, the passenger side takes patience and brute force. Jack up the car and use axle stands to be safe, chock the three wheels you are not working on and release the hand brake and remove the wheel. Also unscrew the lid on the brake fluid reservoir to allow pressure to escape. There are two bolts at the back of each caliper, remove these and keep safe. The caliper should now slide off the disc leaving the pads in place in their holders. Using a flat blade screwdriver taking care not to damage the disc prise the old pads out of their holders. There will be two retaining clips on each pad, take note of which way round these fit and keep safe if they come off. Once the old pads are out, clean the caliper and area using a stiff bristled brush. Once clean you can start to put the new pads in. First you will need to push the piston back into the caliper, using the piston reset tool turn the piston clockwise (for drivers side) or anti-clockwise (for passenger side, for this side you will have to rely on brute force as the tool is only threaded for drivers side) being careful not to pinch the seal whilst doing so. Replace the retaining clips to their original position, apply some copper grease to the back of the new pads being careful not to get any on the braking surface or the disc and ease the pads into place. Then slide the caliper back over the pads and replace the bolts making sure they are tight. (it might be an idea to re-check these after a couple of days after fitting to make sure they are tight enough). Re-fit the wheel, apply handbrake, lower the car, re-fit brake fluid reservoir cap and start the engine. Pump the brakes a couple of time to take up the play between the caliper and pads, then its time for a test drive.