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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
2.4 JTDM Q4 with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11) 1.08 ft
2.4 JTDM with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 197 HP at 4000 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2005.9–2011.11) 1.08 ft
2.4 JTDM with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11) 1.08 ft
3.2 JTS Q4 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2005.12–2011.11) 1.08 ft
3.2 JTS with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2008.2–2011.11) 1.08 ft
All other modifications 1 ft
Front axle brake disc thickness 1.1 in
Front axle brake disc minimal thickness 1.02 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
2.4 JTDM Q4 with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11) 1.65 in
2.4 JTDM with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 197 HP at 4000 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2005.9–2011.11) 1.65 in
2.4 JTDM with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11) 1.65 in
3.2 JTS Q4 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2005.12–2011.11) 1.65 in
3.2 JTS with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2008.2–2011.11) 1.65 in
All other modifications 2.36 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
2.2 JTS with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 182 HP, 230 N⋅m at 6500 RPM engine (2005.9–2011.11) 10.94 in
All other modifications 11.5 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
2.2 JTS with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 182 HP, 230 N⋅m at 6500 RPM engine (2005.9–2011.11) 0.47 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
2.2 JTS with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 182 HP, 230 N⋅m at 6500 RPM engine (2005.9–2011.11) 0.39 in
All other modifications 0.79 in
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
2.2 JTS with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 182 HP, 230 N⋅m at 6500 RPM engine (2005.9–2011.11) 1.5 in
3.2 JTS with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2008.2–2011.11) 1.5 in
All other modifications 1.61 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2008 159. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Alfa Romeo.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Alfa Romeo warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Alfa Romeo 159 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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