When to replace the Brake Calipers on your CITROËN C3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake caliper on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #8
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 8
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Fluid container
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 9
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  13. Step 13
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. Professionals recommend:
    When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.
  15. Step 15
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  16. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  17. Step 17
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Citroen C3 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  18. Step 18
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  19. Step 19
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    Tighten the brake hose fastener. Use a combination spanner #14.
  20. Step 20
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
  21. Step 21
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
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