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Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–14h00 ~600–1400£
Estimated time 6h00–14h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–1400£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Bravo 1995-2001 14
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (182B2000)
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000)
  • 1.4 12V Petrol (182A3000)
  • 1.4 12V Petrol (182A5000)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (178A8011)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (182A4000)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (182A6000)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (182B6000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (182A2000)
  • 1.9 8V D Diesel (160A7000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (182B4000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (182B9000)
  • 1.9 8V TD Diesel (182A7000)
  • 1.9 8V TD Diesel (182A8000)
Bravo 2007-2016 14
  • 1.4 16V 120 T-Jet Petrol (198A4000)
  • 1.4 16V 140 Turbo MultiAir Petrol (198A7000)
  • 1.4 16V 150 T-Jet Petrol (198A1000)
  • 1.4 16V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (192B2000)
  • 1.6 16V 105 MultiJet Diesel (198A3000)
  • 1.6 16V 120 MultiJet Diesel (198A2000)
  • 1.6 16V 90 MultiJet Diesel (198A6000)
  • 1.9 16V 150 MultiJet Diesel (937A5000)
  • 1.9 8V 115 MultiJet Diesel (192B4000)
  • 1.9 8V 120 MultiJet Diesel (192A8000)
  • 1.9 8V 90 MultiJet, -Diesel Diesel (192B5000)
  • 2.0 16V 165 MultiJet Diesel (198A5000)
  • 2.0 16V 165 MultiJet Diesel (198A8000)
  • 2.0 16V 165 MultiJet Diesel (844A2000)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 7h00–14h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 7h00–14h00

What is a Fiat Bravo clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Fiat Bravo clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Fiat Bravo clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Bravo 1995-2001 1995-2001 1.2 16V Petrol (182B2000), 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.4 12V Petrol (182A3000), 1.4 12V Petrol (182A5000), 1.6 16V Petrol (178A8011), 1.6 16V Petrol (182A4000), 1.6 16V Petrol (182A6000), 1.6 16V Petrol (182B6000), 1.8 16V Petrol (182A2000), 1.9 8V D Diesel (160A7000), 1.9 8V J… Diesel, Petrol
Bravo 2007-2016 2007-2016 1.4 16V 120 T-Jet Petrol (198A4000), 1.4 16V 140 Turbo MultiAir Petrol (198A7000), 1.4 16V 150 T-Jet Petrol (198A1000), 1.4 16V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (192B2000), 1.6 16V 105 MultiJet Diesel (198A3000), 1.6 16V 115 MultiJet Diesel (955A4000), 1.6 16V 120 MultiJet Diesel (198A2000),… Diesel, LPG, Petrol