KNOWN FAULT · Alfa Romeo

Vibration or clunk when braking with the front brakes (Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale)

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Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale
Period mentioned: 2017–2027 Giulia, 2018–2027 Stelvio and 2023–2027 Tonale (US model years)
Symptoms: A clunk noise or vibration (pulsation) when braking.
Possible cause described: Stellantis gives no specific cause: its procedure stabilises the contact between pads and discs with a brake bedding-in (20 consecutive stops from 120 to 80 km/h or 30 from 70 to 0 km/h) and, if the problem remains, replaces the pads and their retention springs (STAR case S1705000002).
Check for the garage: Ask the workshop to do the brake bedding-in of STAR case S1705000002 before replacing parts.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask the workshop to do the brake bedding-in of STAR case S1705000002 before replacing parts.

What are the symptoms?

A clunk noise or vibration (pulsation) when braking.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Alfa Romeo
Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale
Period mentioned: 2017–2027 Giulia, 2018–2027 Stelvio and 2023–2027 Tonale (US model years)

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