1.8 TBi with gasoline straight-4 1.7 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2009.5–2011.11)
1.08 ft1.08 ft330 mm
2.4 JTDM Q4 with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11)
1.08 ft1.08 ft330 mm
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 ft1.08 ft330 mm
2.4 JTDM with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11)
1.08 ft1.08 ft330 mm
3.2 JTS Q4 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2005.12–2011.11)
1.08 ft1.08 ft330 mm
3.2 JTS with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2008.2–2011.11)
1.08 ft1.08 ft330 mm
All other modifications
1 ft1 ft305 mm
Front axle brake disc thickness
1.1 in1.1 in28 mm
Front axle brake disc minimal thickness
1.02 in1.02 in26 mm
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
1.8 TBi with gasoline straight-4 1.7 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2009.5–2011.11)
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2009.5–2011.11)
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
2.4 JTDM Q4 with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11)
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
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 in1.65 in42 mm
2.4 JTDM with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 207 HP engine (2007.5–2011.11)
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
3.2 JTS Q4 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2005.12–2011.11)
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
3.2 JTS with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2008.2–2011.11)
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
All other modifications
2.36 in2.36 in60 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.6–2011.11)
10.94 in10.94 in278 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.5–2011.11)
10.94 in10.94 in278 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2009.5–2011.11)
10.94 in10.94 in278 mm
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 in10.94 in278 mm
All other modifications
11.5 in11.5 in292 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.6–2011.11)
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.5–2011.11)
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2009.5–2011.11)
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
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 in0.47 in12 mm
All other modifications
0.87 in0.87 in22 mm
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.6–2011.11)
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.5–2011.11)
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2009.5–2011.11)
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
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 in0.39 in10 mm
All other modifications
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.6–2011.11)
1.5 in1.5 in38 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.5–2011.11)
1.5 in1.5 in38 mm
2.0 JTDM with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2009.5–2011.11)
1.5 in1.5 in38 mm
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 in1.5 in38 mm
3.2 JTS with gasoline V6 3.2 L 256 HP, 322 N⋅m engine (2008.2–2011.11)
1.5 in1.5 in38 mm
All other modifications
1.61 in1.61 in41 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2010 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 2010 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.
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 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.