The procedure below was written up for a 1998 2.0 Twinspark with vented front discs but should be the same for all 156 models. The shape of the pads will differ between vented and solid discs at the front. Later models have larger rear discs and therefore different pads. It should not matter if we are talking standard brakes with normal or drilled/grooved discs with high-speed road pads – the process is the same. The only difference is that some front pads don’t have the wear indicator so you will need to tie the cable back out of the way if not required.

I’ve written this in the sequence I replaced my brakes. This was to do the fronts first, then the rears and finally to bleed of the system completely to change the fluid. Remember your new brakes will need to be “Bedded in”. This means not using the brakes hard for around 100 miles or following the recommendations supplied with the pads. High performance pads often need a special method. Also bedding in new pads on old discs might take a bit longer as they need to “wear” to fit the old disc shape. As with all major work like this take your time as you will want these to work properly afterwards. Its no use realising you’ve forgotten to do something as you hit the brakes for the first time ….

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