Re: [alfa] DIY Rear Brakes on Milano? How hard? Special tools?

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The rear brakes were one of the first jobs I did on my first Milano.  If 
nothing is rusted, it's a relatively easy job.   With the aid of an air 
ratchet and some hex key sockets, I can change pads and rotors in about 
45 minutes.

The pain comes when you run into something rusted solid.  It's cramped 
quarters under there, and if you round off one of the socket head bolts, 
it's especially trying.   I haven't found a source for replacement bolts 
(other than another Milano.)

I would suggest using a bit of thread locker on these bolts when putting 
everything back together.   I actually had these bolts back out on me 
during a long trip.

--Mark
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