In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Fiat Bravo 2 is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Fiat Bravo 2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Bravo 2?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Fiat Bravo 2 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Fiat Bravo 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Fiat Bravo 2 : It uses precisely similar basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Fiat Bravo 2 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less complicated to use and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Fiat Bravo 2?

We will now start the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Fiat Bravo 2? It may seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Fiat Bravo 2 cars are set up with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Fiat Bravo 2 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might change depending on the year and the finish of your Fiat Bravo 2:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Bravo 2. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less common location, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Fiat Bravo 2 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Fiat Bravo 2?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Fiat Bravo 2. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Fiat Bravo 2, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Fiat Bravo 2, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Fiat Bravo 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more guides on the Fiat Bravo 2, go to our Fiat Bravo 2 category.