Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11
Remove the brake pads.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use Torx T55. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 17
Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 18
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19
Install the brake disc.
Step 20
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 21
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Citroen C3 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 23
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use Torx T55. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 24
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – Citroen C3 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 26
Install the brake pads.
Step 27
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.
Step 28
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Citroen C3 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30
Install the wheel.
Replacement: brake discs – Citroen C3 1. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 31
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 32
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 33
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – Citroen C3 1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 34
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
AUTODOC recommends:
Citroen C3 1 – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 35
Close the hood.
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