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How to Dismantle the Drum Brake on a Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Brake drums and shoes

In this video, learn how to change the drum brake and associated shoes on a Fiat Punto. First, lift the car on a column jack to the desired height, then remove the wheel (using a socket spanner or air drill) with the respective pins. Unscrew the securing pins of the drum cover with a socket spanner and remove it from the wheel hub support. Dismantle the bearing from the hub using a socket spanner. Once you have unscrewed the central pin, extract the worn shoes and fit the new ones. Prepare to install the new brake kit, proceeding in reverse through the operations.

Updated on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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