Change Car Shock Absorbers Fiat Bravo
Change Car Shock Absorbers
| Estimated time | 2h00–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~200–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew both front shock absorbers | 2h00–5h00 |
| Renew both rear shock absorbers | 1h00–1h30 |
What is the function of Fiat Bravo shock absorbers?
The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.
When should you change the Fiat Bravo shock absorbers?
Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.
Is it difficult to change Fiat Bravo shock absorbers?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.
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 |